The dream of early retirement may seem a distant prospect for most.
But one enterprising TikTok sensation believes holding certain rare coins could be your boarding pass to just that. The coin enthusiast, known as @CoinCollectingWizard on the platform, has captivated 202,100 followers with insights about how valuable odd pennies and pounds can truly be.
In his latest video, which quickly racked up 500 likes and nearly 100 comments, he highlights the “coins that will make you retire” in an absorbing sixty-second presentation. Showcasing everything from a penny worth £100,000 to the coveted Kew Gardens 50p piece, he encouraged everyone to rummage through their coin troves.
He declared: “The rarity of the 1933 UK penny makes it highly sought after by collectors and its scarcity contributes significantly to its market value. If you have a 1933 UK penny in your possession, then you are 100% rich and can easily sell this for over £100,000.”
Further sparking excitement among fans, he shared details about the 1983 New Pence Two Pence coin that could go for £1,000, because of a design shift where the Royal Mint tweaked the inscription from New Pence to Two Pence.
In the grand finale of his showcase, he shed light on the 2012 London Olympic ‘Aquatics’ 50p error coin. An incorrectly minted version with water lines obscuring the swimmer’s face could command a hefty sum, suggesting treasure might just be hiding in plain sight.
He explained: “If you find an Aquatic 50p error coin with lines over the face, it could be worth a small fortune.”
Only a limited number of the original design were circulated before it was modified to feature the face above the water, resulting in a significant increase in the coin’s value due to its rarity.
A gold proof Kew Gardens 50p coin recently sold for £6,800 at a Royal Mint online auction. The TikTok user concluded: “The ultra-rare version of the sought-after Kew Gardens 50p was estimated to fetch between £5,000 and £6,000 and did end up selling for thousands.”
The video has garnered significant attention from coin enthusiasts, with one viewer commenting: “I have,” and another admitting: “I want to retire.”