实际上，似乎很小的变化可能是一笔小的财富

今年早些时候在网上拍卖会上，一款稀有的50便士硬币以一个卡通男孩的价格收购了320英镑。

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硬币的日期发生的很小的变化可能意味着它的价值仅为50便士或一笔小财富之间的差异 - 如果您知道要寻找什么。

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

今年早些时候在网上拍卖会上，一款稀有的50便士硬币以卡通男孩为特色，以320英镑的价格售出。

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

由于独特的错误，低铸造数字或独特的功能，稀有硬币的价值可能是众所周知的。

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

作为蓝色彼得比赛的一部分，这款特殊的硬币是为2012年伦敦奥运会设计的。

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

获奖设计是由2009年布里斯托尔（Bristol）的9岁佛罗伦萨·杰克逊（Florence Jackson）创建的。

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

她对高空飞行员的描绘是从令人印象深刻的17,000个参赛作品中选出的。

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

硬币爱好者长期以来一直在寻找皇家造币厂的奥运50ps。

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

这些硬币中的大多数在2011年伦敦奥运会之前就被释放到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种不同的设计要收集，每种设计都展示了另一项奥运会运动，例如跆拳道，轮椅橄榄球，体操，骑自行车，拳击和射箭。

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

这款特定的蓝色彼得·硬币（Peter Coin）最近在拍卖会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.

虽然发行了超过220万个蓝色彼得硬币（也称为田径50PS），但大多数人在2011年被铸造出来。

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

这些2011年约会的硬币虽然在收藏家中很受欢迎，但通常并不远远超过其面值。

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英镑售出的硬币是2009年仅铸造的20,000英镑之一，这是一个异常罕见的发现。

What are the most rare and valuable coins?

什么是最稀有和有价值的硬币？

CHECK IF YOU HAVE A RARE COIN

检查您是否有稀有硬币

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

稀有的硬币和宝贵的音符可能是其面值数万倍的价值。

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

但是有时候只是微小的差异，使它们如此有利可图。

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

最有价值的硬币往往是铸造数量低或错误的硬币。

Those qualities typically make them valuable to collectors.

这些品质通常使它们对收藏家很有价值。

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.

根据Change Checker的说法，您的下一步将是检查您的硬币是否仍然可以从官方的皇家薄荷分销商那里购买出色的非发行质量。

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.

经过认证的辉煌的未流通硬币已被特别击中了出色的无瑕疵的质量，使它们与您可能在口袋中发现的硬币区分开来。

How do I safely store valuable coins?

我如何安全地存储有价值的硬币？

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

这里有一些技巧，可以使您的宝贵硬币免受色调：

SELLING YOUR RARE COINS

出售您的稀有硬币

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.

试图重视硬币（包括其状况和铸造）时，有许多不同的因素需要考虑，因此首先要做功课很重要。

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

如果您想在拍卖会上出售一枚硬币，则可以联系Royal Mint的收藏家服务。

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

它有一个专家团队，可以帮助您对硬币进行身份验证和重视。

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

您需要通过电子邮件查询，估值团队的成员将与您联系。

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

为您的硬币拍照，然后将其附加到电子邮件中 ​​- 您可以在皇家薄荷网站上找到详细信息。

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

请注意，您将为这项服务收取费用 - 费用会因收藏的规模而有所不同。

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.

如果您希望通过eBay等市场在线购买硬币，那么确切了解您要购买的东西很重要。

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

这是因为任何人都可以在eBay上列出硬币，并收取他们希望的任何金额。

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.

您还应该对Fakes在线持谨慎态度，并请记住，在eBay上，买家可以退出，这意味着硬币不会以其所说的价格出售。

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

同时，我们将指南汇总在最稀有，最有价值的硬币上。

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

如果您在口袋里找到幸运的一分钱，我们还会告诉您该怎么办。