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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

How Much Is The 2004 Trevithick £2 Coin Worth?

The Trevithick £2 coin, often referred to as the ‘Invention Industry Progress’ £2 coin, has been in circulation for over 15 years – but how much is it worth today? Expect to pay about £3.20 for a coin like this on eBay, according to the latest sold values in 2022, without postage and packaging. Let’s...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

DNA £2 Coin: How Much Is It Worth And Is It Rare?

If you are an avid coin collector there is no doubt you will have come across a DNA £2 coin, also known as the double helix £2 coin, but how much are they worth today and are they rare? The 2003 DNA £2 coin is worth £2.84 on average according to past sold values on...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

How Much Is The 2001 Marconi £2 Coin Worth?

The Marconi £2 coin, often referred to as the ‘Wireless Transmission £2 coin’, or simply ‘2001 £2 coin’, was one of the first commemorative £2 coins released post-1996 – but what how much is it worth today? On average, the Marconi £2 is worth £2.65 according to the most recent values on eBay in 2022....

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

1999 Rugby £2 Coin: Is It Rare Or Worth Anything?

In 1999, the Rugby World Cup took place and was commemorated on a £2 coin, but how much is the 1999 Rugby World Cup £2 coin worth today? A regular circulated version of the coin sells for around £2.80 according to the latest confirmed listings on eBay in 2022, although gold-proof versions are worth around...

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Written by Joe Trewick April 8, 2024

How Much Is The WWF 50p Coin Worth?

The WWF 50p – also known as the ‘Animal 50p’ – has been the topic of many news articles and headlines regarding how much it is worth and how much some versions have sold for on eBay, but what is it actually worth? The average selling price on eBay is £2.05 according to the most...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Christopher Ironside 50p: Is It Rare Or Worth Anything?

The Christopher Ironside 50p is quite unique in the fact that it commemorates a coin designer, but how much is it worth today and is it rare? According to the most recent sold values in 2022, the Christopher Ironside 50p is worth £1.40 in circulated condition without postage and packaging. Let’s dive into the mintage...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Can You Still Spend Old £2 Coins?

If you’ve come across an old single-colour £2 coin you may be wondering if it can be used – but can you still spend old £2 coins, or is there more to the story? You can spend old £2 coins. However, any shop or bank where you want to spend your old £2 coins has...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Roger Bannister 50p: Is It Rare or Worth anything?

Breaking the four-minute mile was thought to be an impossible feat, but for one medical student who would later be knighted, it was an accomplishment that went down in British history and earned him a special coin; but how much is the Roger Bannister 50p worth today? According to average values on eBay, a Roger...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

How Much Is The Scouting Movement 50p Worth?

The Scouting Movement 50p entered circulation in 2007 and is often referred to as the ‘Be Prepared 50p’ due to the inscription on the design, but what is the coin worth today almost 15 years after it was introduced? According to past sold values on eBay in 2022, the Scouting Movement 50p sells for an...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

How Much Is The Dictionary 50p Coin Worth?

The dictionary 50p has been in circulation for over 15 years and is always a great talking point when you stumble across one in your change, but what are they worth today? According to the latest confirmed sold prices on eBay in 2022, you can expect to pay £1.54 for a dictionary 50p in circulated...

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Written by Joe Trewick June 28, 2022

How Much Is The 2003 Suffragettes 50p Coin Worth?

50p coins continue to be some of the most collectable coins out there today, and the 2003 Suffragettes 50p is no different. Although the coin has been in circulation for nearly 20 years, it is still in high demand today based on how many eBay listings are being added each month; but how much is...

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Written by Joe Trewick March 20, 2024

Public Libraries Act 50p: Is It Rare Or Worth Anything?

The 2000 Public Libraries Act 50p is a great example of a 50p coin that you can easily find in your change any day of the week. Despite the fact that it has been in circulation for over 20 years the design still stands out to this day, but how much are they worth now?...

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