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Written by Joe Trewick September 29, 2022

Canoeing 50p: How Much Is It Worth And Is It Rare?

In 2011, the Royal Mint issued 29 coins to represent individual sporting events to commemorate the 2012 London Olympics, with one of these being the Canoeing 50p. This coin sells for an astonishing £2.91 according to average values on eBay in 2022, but what makes it worth so much more than face value to collectors?...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Boxing 50p: How Much Is It Worth And Is It Rare?

The Boxing 50p is worth around £1.73 currently, according to the average values on eBay in 2022. But what makes this Olympic 50p worth over three times face value to collectors, and is the value reflected in the rarity of the coin? Mintage of the Boxing 50p Coin Using mintage figures alone, the Boxing 50p...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Boccia 50p: How Much Is It Worth and Is It Rare?

The Boccia 50p is worth £2.02 as of the latest sold values on eBay in 2022, but what makes this coin so collectable and sought after? Learn more about the coin and its history in this article. Is The Boccia 50p Olympic Coin Rare? The Boccia 50 pence Olympic coin is considered to be the...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Aquatics 50p: How Much Is It Worth and Is It Rare?

Put a finishing touch on your Olympic 50 pence coin collection with the Aquatics 50p. This coin is worth about £1.71 according to values on eBay in 2022. However, if you’re fortunate enough to get your hands on one from the first minted design of this coin, expect to pay quite a bit more. Olympic...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Beatrix Potter 50p: How Much Is It Worth And Is It Rare?

The Beatrix Potter 50p coin, also known as the Beatrix Potter portrait 50p, is one of 13 coins dedicated to the works of Beatrix Potter – but how much is this coin worth today? The Beatrix Potter 50p coin has an average sale price of £1.20 according to the most recent values on eBay in...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

2018 Peter Rabbit 50p: How Much Is It Worth And Is It Rare?

The 2018 Peter Rabbit 50p is very rare, and you should expect to pay about £4.75 for the circulated coins and about £8.02 for uncirculated coins, according to average values on eBay. But what exactly makes the coin so valuable to collectors, and why was a third Peter Rabbit coin even produced? Is The 2018...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Tale of Peter Rabbit 50p: Is It Worth Anything or Rare?

The Tale of Peter Rabbit 50p is one of three 50p coins representing Peter Rabbit’s character, but what is it worth today? According to eBay, you can pick up a Tale of Peter Rabbit 50p for £1.45 in circulated condition and £2.07 in uncirculated condition. Let’s see how rare the coin is and the factors...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Jemima Puddle-Duck 50p: How Much Is It Worth and Is It Rare?

The Jemima Puddle-Duck 50p is highly sought after, and collectors are willing to pay well above face value for the coin. According to our research, a Jemima Puddle-Duck 50p fetches £8.11 on average on eBay according to the latest values in 2022. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into the mintage and other...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

2015 First World War Navy £2: How Much Is It Worth And Is It Rare?

The First World War Navy £2 coin is one of the rarest £2 coins you can find in circulation today, but how does this impact its value to collectors? According to values on eBay in 2022, you can expect to pay an average of £4.15 for a circulated 2015 First World War £2. A combination...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games £2 Coin: Is It Valuable?

The Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games £2 is a highly valuable £2 coin, and in this article, we’ll explain exactly why and how you can spot one apart from the very similar England £2 issued in the same year. If you want some proof of how valuable this coin is, we scanned eBay and according to...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

2012 Olympic Games Handover to Rio £2: How Much Is It Worth?

Put the finishing touch on your Olympic coin collection with this very hard-to-find 2012 Olympic Games Handover to Rio £2 coin. The 2012 Olympic Games Handover to Rio Two Pound coin is now easily worth about £10 according to the most recent values on eBay, but what makes it worth so much? How Many 2012...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Squirrel Nutkin 50p: How Much Is It Worth and Is It Rare?

The Squirrel Nutkin 50p coin is part of a beloved series featuring characters from Beatrix Potter’s children’s books. This particular coin features Squirrel Nutkin and is worth about £1.20 for the circulated version or just slightly more at £1.25 for an uncirculated coin, according to average sold values on eBay. Why Is The Squirrel Nutkin...

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