一枚 50 便士硬幣上的一個極其罕見的錯誤使其價值飆升 - 你的錢包裡可能有一枚

這枚 50 便士的硬幣在 eBay 上的價格高達 29 英鎊，並已獲得四次競標。

A rare 50p coin with both the 1992 and 1993 dates on it has appeared on eBay - and it's already secured four bids.

一枚罕見的 50 便士硬幣，上面刻有 1992 年和 1993 年的日期，現已出現在 eBay 上，並且已經獲得了四次競標。

The coin is listed for a whopping £29 on the auction site and is up for grabs until Thursday.

這枚硬幣在拍賣網站上的標價高達 29 英鎊，直到週四為止都可以競標。

The rare error is found on the back of the coin, which was minted during Elizabeth II's reign and was issued between 1992 and 1993.

這枚硬幣的背面發現了罕見的錯誤，該硬幣是在伊麗莎白二世統治期間鑄造的，並於 1992 年至 1993 年發行。

Its dual dates make it a "valuable addition to any coin collection", according to the description on eBay.

根據 eBay 上的描述，它的雙重日期使其成為「任何硬幣收藏的寶貴補充」。

It reads, "The coin's uniqueness lies in its dual date feature, which makes it a sought-after item among coin collectors.

上面寫道：「這枚硬幣的獨特之處在於其雙日期功能，這使其成為硬幣收藏家追捧的物品。

"This coin is perfect for anyone who is looking to expand their coin collection or for those who are interested in British decimal coinage."

“這枚硬幣非常適合那些想要擴大硬幣收藏的人或對英國十進制硬幣感興趣的人。”

Collectors will have until Thursday to bid for the rare 50p coin.

收藏家必須在周四之前競標這枚稀有的 50 便士硬幣。

Be sure to check any loose coins in your wallet—you might be sitting on a small fortune.

一定要檢查錢包裡有沒有鬆動的硬幣——你可能坐擁一筆不小的財富。

It comes after Brits were urged to check their change for another rare 50p coin, selling for more than 300 times its face value.

此前，英國人被敦促檢查零錢，尋找另一枚罕見的 50 便士硬幣，該硬幣的售價是其面值的 300 倍以上。

When the Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin was produced in 2009, only 210,000 copies were in circulation, making it a hot commodity among coin collectors.

2009 年，英國皇家植物園 250 週年紀念幣發行時，僅流通了 21 萬枚，成為錢幣收藏家中的熱門商品。

Because of their scarcity, the coins frequently fetch high prices on sites like eBay, with one making £160 after sparking a minor bidding war on the online auction site last week.

由於其稀缺性，這些硬幣經常在 eBay 等網站上拍出高價，上週在線上拍賣網站上引發了一場小規模的競價戰後，一枚硬幣的售價達到了 160 英鎊。

The seller said the coin was "circulated" - meaning they could have found the coin in their back pocket, in their wallet, or down the back of their sofa.

賣家表示，這枚硬幣是“流通的”，這意味著他們可以在後口袋、錢包或沙發後面找到這枚硬幣。

The tail side of the coin displays the Chinese Pagoda in the Royal Botanic Gardens, as well as a portrait of the Queen.

硬幣的背面展示了皇家植物園的中國寶塔，以及女王的肖像。

It drew interest from 29 bidders eager to get their hands on one of the Royal Mint's rarest coins.

它引起了 29 名競標者的興趣，他們渴望獲得皇家造幣廠最稀有的硬幣之一。

Kew's Garden 50p was created to commemorate the gardens' 250th anniversary in 2009.

邱園 50 便士是為了紀念 2009 年邱園成立 250 週年而設計的。

Only 210,000 coins with this design were ever produced.

這種設計的硬幣僅生產了 21 萬枚。

The average price for the Kew Gardens 50p is £156.25, however, one seller received more than £700 for one when they sold it on eBay.

英國皇家植物園 50 便士的平均價格為 156.25 英鎊，然而，一位賣家在 eBay 上出售時，收到的售價超過 700 英鎊。

How do I know what my coin is worth?

我如何知道我的硬幣值多少錢？

You can compare your rare coin on online auction sites, or The Royal Mint website.

您可以在線上拍賣網站或皇家造幣廠網站上比較您的稀有硬幣。

But remember that if you intend on selling your coin, the price you get will depend on what someone is willing to pay for it on the day.

但請記住，如果您打算出售您的代幣，您獲得的價格將取決於當天有人願意支付的價格。

And beware of fake coins; do your research and seek a professional opinion if necessary.

並謹防假幣；進行研究並在必要時尋求專業意見。

It follows coin collectors' excitement at the rare King Charles 50p coin that could increase its worth by a whopping 54 times.

硬幣收藏家對罕見的查爾斯國王 50 便士硬幣感到興奮，該硬幣的價值可能會增加 54 倍之多。

And a minor detail missing from your 20p coun could make it 300 times more valuable.

如果你的 20 便士鈔票缺少一個小細節，它的價值可能會增加 300 倍。

Top 10 most valuable 50p coins

十大最有價值的 50 便士硬幣

According to the Royal Mint, these are the top 10 most valuable coins, when they were made and how many were minted:

根據英國皇家造幣廠的統計，以下是最有價值的 10 枚硬幣及其鑄造時間和鑄造數量：