You should always check your change for any rare coins lurking there.
It’s no secret certain designs can sell for more than face value, whether it’s a Atlantic Salmon 50p or another penny from centuries ago. But now it’s coins you’ve probably noticed in your wallet which are worth loads.
Over on TikTok, user @CoinCollectingWizard discussed four special coins which you should look out for. Just make sure to have these valued if you spot them as they’re worth more than you think.
Speaking with his 211,000 followers, he shared a clip which shows someone showing off their coin collection. He then said: “Not many people know this but there are rare coins you can actually find in your change.”
He continued: “Here is a 10p with the letter A for the Angle of the North, and these coins were minted in 2018 and 2019. This is the rarest 10p you can find.” Next he discussed the Shakespeare £2 coin which was released a number of years ago.
“The writing on the edge of this coin from 2014 should read ‘What a piece of work is a man’,” he revealed. “The Tragedies Era coins have the wrong inscription for King and country from the 2016 Army First World War Centenary £2 coin.
“This normally sells for around £30 plus today.” Moving onto an iconic coin, he revealed: “Everyone loves the Kew Gardens 50p with only 210,000 which made it into circulation. It can fetch you a very nice £150.
“Next we have the Commonwealth Games £2 coins from 2002, all of these coins from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales are rare. But the rarest is the Northern Ireland version worth around £35. So remember to always check your change.”
The post garnered dozens of likes and comments since it was shared with a number of fans rushing to reveal they own one of the coins in question. There’s a number of ways to find rare coins in your pocket.
Steps to find your own rare coin:
Use a metal detector: These can be useful in large areas like parks and coastlines.
Search in unusual places: Look in attics, backyards, creeks, fountains and even the inside walls of old homes.
Ask friends and family: Why not ask friends and family if you can look at their old coins?
Check banks: Banks have coins from different eras, so you might find something valuable. You can also exchange paper or digital currency for coin rolls.
Use change machines: Luckily, you can find rare coins in change machines.
Look at coin auctions: And finally, you can check out coin auctions to see what people are willing to pay for coins. You can also sell your coins at auctions.