實際上，似乎很小的變化可能是一筆小的財富

今年早些時候在網上拍賣會上，一款稀有的50便士硬幣以一個卡通男孩的價格收購了320英鎊。

A small change in the date on a 50p coin could mean the difference between it being worth only 50p or a small fortune - if you know what to look out for.

50p硬幣的日期發生的很小的變化可能意味著它的價值僅為50便士或一筆小財富之間的差異 - 如果您知道要尋找什麼。

One rare 50p coin featuring a cartoon boy has sold for £320 at auction online earlier this year.

今年早些時候在網上拍賣會上，一款稀有的50便士硬幣以卡通男孩為特色，以320英鎊的價格售出。

It's no secret that rare coins can be worth a lot of money thanks to unique errors, low mintage numbers, or distinct features.

由於獨特的錯誤，低鑄造數字或獨特的功能，稀有硬幣的價值可能是眾所周知的。

This particular coin was designed for the 2012 London Olympics as part of a Blue Peter competition.

作為藍色彼得比賽的一部分，這款特殊的硬幣是為2012年倫敦奧運會設計的。

The winning design was created by 9-year-old Florence Jackson from Bristol in 2009.

獲獎設計是由2009年布里斯托爾（Bristol）的9歲佛羅倫薩·傑克遜（Florence Jackson）創建的。

Her depiction of a high jumper mid-flight was selected from an impressive 17,000 entries.

她對高空飛行員的描繪是從令人印象深刻的17,000個參賽作品中選出的。

Coin enthusiasts have long been on the hunt for The Royal Mint's Olympic 50ps.

硬幣愛好者長期以來一直在尋找皇家造幣廠的奧運50ps。

Most of these coins were released into circulation in 2011, just before the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

這些硬幣中的大多數在2011年倫敦奧運會之前就被釋放到2011年。

There are 29 different designs to collect, each showcasing a different Olympic sport, such as Taekwondo, Wheelchair Rugby, Gymnastics, Cycling, Boxing, and Archery.

有29種不同的設計要收集，每種設計都展示了另一項奧運會運動，例如跆拳道，輪椅橄欖球，體操，騎自行車，拳擊和射箭。

What makes this specific Blue Peter coin, recently sold at auction, particularly special is its rarity.

這款特定的藍色彼得·硬幣（Peter Coin）最近在拍賣會上出售的原因是它的稀有性。

While over 2.2 million Blue Peter coins, also known as Athletics 50ps, were issued, the majority were minted in 2011.

雖然發行了超過220萬個藍色彼得硬幣（也稱為田徑50PS），但大多數人在2011年被鑄造出來。

These 2011-dated coins, though popular among collectors, typically aren't worth much more than their face value.

這些2011年約會的硬幣雖然在收藏家中很受歡迎，但通常並不遠遠超過其面值。

However, the coin that sold for £320 on eBay in January is one of just 20,000 minted in 2009, making it an exceptionally rare find.

但是，一月份在eBay上以320英鎊售出的硬幣是2009年僅鑄造的20,000英鎊之一，這是一個異常罕見的發現。

What are the most rare and valuable coins?

什麼是最稀有和有價值的硬幣？

CHECK IF YOU HAVE A RARE COIN

檢查您是否有稀有硬幣

Rare coins and valuable notes can be worth tens of thousands of times their face value.

稀有的硬幣和寶貴的音符可能是其面值數万倍的價值。

But sometimes it’s just tiny differences which make them so lucrative.

但是有時候只是微小的差異，使它們如此有利可圖。

The most valuable coins tend to be ones with low mintage numbers or an error.

最有價值的硬幣往往是鑄造數量低或錯誤的硬幣。

Those qualities typically make them valuable to collectors.

這些品質通常使它們對收藏家很有價值。

Your next step would be to check if your coin is still available to purchase in superior Brilliant Uncirculated quality from an official Royal Mint distributor, according to Change Checker.

根據Change Checker的說法，您的下一步將是檢查您的硬幣是否仍可以從官方的皇家薄荷分銷商那裡購買出色的非發行質量。

Certified Brilliant Uncirculated coins have been specially struck to a superior unblemished quality which set them apart from the coins you may find in pockets.

經過認證的輝煌的未流通硬幣已被特別擊中了出色的無瑕疵的質量，使它們與您可能在口袋中發現的硬幣區分開來。

How do I safely store valuable coins?

我如何安全地存儲有價值的硬幣？

HERE are some tricks to keep your valuable coins safe from toning:

這裡有一些技巧，可以使您的寶貴硬幣免受色調：

SELLING YOUR RARE COINS

出售您的稀有硬幣

There are many different factors to consider when trying to value a coin, including its condition and mintage, so it’s important to do your homework first.

試圖重視硬幣（包括其狀況和鑄造）時，有許多不同的因素需要考慮，因此首先要做功課很重要。

If you’ve got a coin that you would like to sell at auction, you can contact The Royal Mint's Collectors Service.

如果您想在拍賣會上出售一枚硬幣，則可以聯繫Royal Mint的收藏家服務。

It has a team of experts who can help you to authenticate and value your coin.

它有一個專家團隊，可以幫助您對硬幣進行身份驗證和重視。

You'll need to enquire via email, and a member of the valuation team will contact get back to you.

您需要通過電子郵件查詢，估值團隊的成員將與您聯繫。

Take a picture of your coin and attach this to the email - you can find the details on The Royal Mint's website.

為您的硬幣拍照，然後將其附加到電子郵件中 ​​- 您可以在皇家薄荷網站上找到詳細信息。

Be aware that you will be charged for this service though - the cost will vary depending on the size of your collection.

請注意，您將為這項服務收取費用 - 費用會因收藏的規模而有所不同。

If you are looking to buy a coin online through a marketplace such as eBay, it's important to know exactly what you are purchasing.

如果您希望通過eBay等市場在線購買硬幣，那麼確切了解您要購買的東西很重要。

This is because anyone can list a coin on eBay and charge whatever amount they wish.

這是因為任何人都可以在eBay上列出硬幣，並收取他們希望的任何金額。

You should also be wary of fakes online and keep in mind that on eBay a buyer could pull out, which means the coin won't have sold for the price it says it has.

您還應該對Fakes在線持謹慎態度，並請記住，在eBay上，買家可以退出，這意味著硬幣不會以其所說的價格出售。

Meanwhile, we have put together a guide on the rarest and most valuable coins.

同時，我們將指南匯總在最稀有，最有價值的硬幣上。

We also tell you what you should do if you find a lucky penny in your pocket.

如果您在口袋裡找到幸運的一分錢，我們還會告訴您該怎麼辦。