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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

The 2020 Team GB 50p Coin

In 2020 the Royal Mint released their annual coin set, which is a collection of coins that are released each year for collectors across the globe. These annual coin sets include an array of commemorative coins minted in that year; for example, the 2019 Annual Set featured a Sherlock Holmes 50p, and the 2018 Annual...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Are 1992 10p Coins Rare?

In 1992 the original 10p coin was replaced with a smaller and lighter design. Despite this being the very first year that the new 10p coin was introduced, the 10p coins from this year are not rare. 1,413,455,170 10p coins were introduced into circulation in 1992. To this day, there has not been a single...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 12, 2024

1605 to 2005 £2 Coin: How Much Is It Worth And Is It Rare?

The 1605 to 2005 £2 coin has been in circulation for over 15 years now so there’s no doubt you will have come across one of these in your change before, but how much are they worth today? If you’re lucky enough to already own a 1605 to 2005 £2 coin, or come across one...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 12, 2024

London Underground £2 Coins: How Much Are They Really Worth?

A lot of people don’t realise that there are actually two different London Underground £2 coins – the Train design and the Roundel design – but what are they worth today, and are they even rare? According to recent values on eBay in 2022, the Train design sells for an average of £3.76 and the...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Magna Carta £2: Is It Rare Or Valuable?

The Magna Carta £2 Coin has been in circulation for over 5 years now, so there’s a good chance you will have come across one of these coins already in your change – but how much are they worth today? According to past sold values on eBay in 2022 the Magna Carta £2 Coin sells...

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Written by Joe Trewick April 22, 2024

Charles Darwin £2 Coin: Is It Rare Or Worth Anything?

The Charles Darwin £2 coin was introduced in 2009 and features one of the most prominent biologists of the 19th century, but how much are they worth today? According to the average sold values on eBay in 2022, a Charles Darwin £2 coin is worth around £3.21 in circulated condition without postage and packaging. Let’s...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Tailor of Gloucester 50p: Is It Rare or Worth Anything?

A part of the Beatrix Potter 50p collection the Tailor of Gloucester is highly sought after, but how much is it worth today? According to average sold values on eBay, you can expect to sell a Tailor of Gloucester 50p for £1.68 without postage and packaging. As the coin has only been in circulation for...

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Written by Joe Trewick September 30, 2021

How Much are the Winnie the Pooh 50p Coins Worth?

The Winnie the Pooh coins are uncirculated, which means they are worth the price that they are sold at. You can check the prices directly at the Royal Mint’s shop here. Although not the most collectable 50p coins out there, the Winnie the Pooh 50ps do make for great presents and come in a variety...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

How Much Is The 2006 VC Medal 50p Coin Worth?

Released way back in 2006, the Victoria Cross (VC) Medal 50p coin is one of two 50p coins commemorating the Victoria Cross Medal, but how much is it worth today? According to average sold values on eBay in 2022, the Victoria Cross Medal 50p costs £1.18 in circulated condition not considering postage and packaging. In...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Battle of Britain 50p: Is It Rare Or Worth Anything?

The Battle of Britain 50p features an iconic design and has been in circulation for more than 5 years now, but how much is it worth today? According to average sold values on eBay in 2022, the Battle of Britain 50p is worth £1.46 in circulated condition without postage and packaging. To understand why the...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Mr Jeremy Fisher 50p: Is It Really Worth Anything?

The Jeremy Fisher 50p – commonly referred to as the ‘Frog 50p’ – caused quite the stir when it was first released in 2017, but how much is the coin worth today? According to eBay, the 2017 Jeremy Fisher 50p sells for an average of £1.14 in circulated condition without packaging according to the most...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 14, 2023

How Much is the 1994 D-Day 50p Coin Worth?

Released way back in 1994, the D-Day 50p has been an iconic coin ever since that year and is often confused for representing the Battle of Britain. As it’s been around for so long, there’s no doubt you will have come across one of these coins before. But how much is the 1994 D-Day 50p...

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