The rarest coins minted during Queen Elizabeth II's reign

Some highly prized coins may be traded on websites such as eBay for far higher than their face value. Rare coins to look out for in your change include a coveted Kew Gardens 50p and a selection of special alphabet 10p coins.

Coin collecting is a popular hobby in the UK, and the coins of Queen Elizabeth II's reign are particularly prized.

To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, the Royal Mint has put together a list of the rarest coins minted during the Queen's 70 years on the throne.

The coins are valued for a variety of reasons, including their rarity, design and condition.

The rarest coins tend to be of the greatest value, with the mintage (number of coins with each design made) being the fundamental attraction for collectors.

Along with the design, other aspects of the coin which increase value are the condition of the coin and whether it has an error in its design.

The way in which it is sold can also determine the coin’s value - while some coin collectors will bid vast amounts of money on eBay or at auction, others opt for more robust valuations by selling via a coin dealer.

Here is a list of rare coins compiled by the Royal Mint, with information about the year of release, denomination, design features and whether or not the coin is still in circulation: