Rarest 50p Coins: A Collector's Guide to the Most Valuable Treasures in Circulation

Rarest 50p Coins: A Collector's Guide

Which 50p Coins Are the Rarest in Circulation?

The Kew Gardens 50p, minted in 2009 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the gardens, takes the crown as the rarest. With only 210,000 copies released, this coin is a collector's dream.

How Much Are They Worth?

On average, the Kew Gardens 50p fetches around £156.25. However, savvy collectors have snagged these coins for upwards of £700 on eBay.

What Other Coins Are Rare and Valuable?

The 2011 Olympic coins also feature prominently on the list of rare 50ps. The wrestling, football, and judo coins, with only 1.1 million minted each, are particularly sought-after.

How About the Flopsy Bunny and Peter Rabbit Coins?

These 2018 coins, honoring Beatrix Potter's beloved characters, have also garnered value. With 1.4 million minted, they typically sell for around £5.

What About the 2019 Coins?

In 2019, 500 million 50p coins were produced, including designs featuring Sherlock Holmes, Paddington Bear, and the Tower of London.

Top 10 Most Valuable 50p Coins

According to the Royal Mint, the following coins rank among the most valuable:

1. Kew Gardens (2009) - 210,000 minted
2. Olympic Wrestling (2011) - 1,129,500 minted
3. Olympic Football (2011) - 1,161,500 minted
4. Olympic Judo (2011) - 1,161,500 minted
5. Olympic Triathlon (2011) - 1,163,500 minted
6. Peter Rabbit (2018) - 1,400,000 minted
7. Flopsy Bunny (2018) - 1,400,000 minted
8. Olympic Tennis (2011) - 1,454,000 minted
9. Olympic Goalball (2011) - 1,615,500 minted
10. Olympic Shooting (2011) - 1,656,500 minted