一枚 50 便士硬币上的一个极其罕见的错误使其价值飙升 - 你的钱包里可能有一枚

这枚 50 便士的硬币在 eBay 上的标价高达 29 英镑，并已获得四次竞标。

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

一枚罕见的 50 便士硬币，上面刻有 1992 年和 1993 年的日期，现已出现在 eBay 上，并且已经获得了四次竞标。

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

这枚硬币在拍卖网站上的标价高达 29 英镑，直到周四为止都可以竞拍。

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.

这枚硬币的背面发现了罕见的错误，该硬币是在伊丽莎白二世统治期间铸造的，于 1992 年至 1993 年间发行。

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

根据 eBay 上的描述，它的双重日期使其成为“任何硬币收藏的宝贵补充”。

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

上面写道：“这枚硬币的独特之处在于其双日期功能，这使其成为硬币收藏家追捧的物品。

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

“这枚硬币非常适合那些想要扩大硬币收藏的人或对英国十进制硬币感兴趣的人。”

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

收藏家必须在周四之前竞拍这枚稀有的 50 便士硬币。

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

一定要检查一下钱包里有没有松动的硬币——你可能坐拥一笔不小的财富。

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，英国人被敦促检查零钱，寻找另一枚罕见的 50 便士硬币，该硬币的售价是其面值的 300 多倍。

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，英国皇家植物园 250 周年纪念币发行时，仅流通了 21 万枚，成为钱币收藏家中的热门商品。

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.

由于其稀缺性，这些硬币经常在 eBay 等网站上拍出高价，上周在在线拍卖网站上引发了一场小规模的竞价战后，一枚硬币的售价达到了 160 英镑。

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.

卖家表示，这枚硬币是“流通的”，这意味着他们可以在后口袋、钱包或沙发后面找到这枚硬币。

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

硬币的背面展示了皇家植物园的中国宝塔，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 名竞标者的兴趣，他们渴望获得皇家造币厂最稀有的硬币之一。

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

邱园 50 便士是为了纪念 2009 年邱园成立 250 周年而设计的。

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

这种设计的硬币仅生产了 210,000 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.

英国皇家植物园 50 便士的平均价格为 156.25 英镑，然而，一位卖家在 eBay 上出售时，收到的售价超过 700 英镑。

How do I know what my coin is worth?

我如何知道我的硬币值多少钱？

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

您可以在在线拍卖网站或皇家造币厂网站上比较您的稀有硬币。

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.

但请记住，如果您打算出售您的代币，您获得的价格将取决于当天有人愿意支付的价格。

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

并谨防假币；进行研究并在必要时寻求专业意见。

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

硬币收藏家对罕见的查尔斯国王 50 便士硬币感到兴奋，该硬币的价值可能会增加 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 便士钞票中缺少一个小细节，它的价值可能会增加 300 倍。

Top 10 most valuable 50p coins

十大最有价值的 50 便士硬币

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

根据英国皇家造币厂的统计，以下是最有价值的 10 枚硬币及其铸造时间和铸造数量：