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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

1971 50p Coin: Is It Rare Or Worth Anything?

If you’ve come across a 1971 50p coin you may be wondering if the coin is rare, and potentially how much it is worth to sell. Depending on the condition of the coin you can expect to sell a 1971 50p coin for between £10 and £20 according to the latest values on eBay in...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 12, 2024

1953 Coronation Crown Coin: Is It Rare Or Worth Anything?

In June 1953 Elizabeth II acceded to the throne to become Queen, and to mark this special occasion a crown coin was minted; but how much is the coin worth today, and is it rare? You can expect to pay around £3.30 for an uncirculated 1953 Coronation crown according to the latest values on eBay...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 12, 2024

Festival Of Britain 1951 Crown: How Much Is It Really Worth?

The Festival of Britain 1951 Crown is an incredibly interesting coin, but how much is it worth today and are there any different versions of it? For regular versions of the coin, you can expect to pay around £5.89 according to the latest values on eBay. However, there are a few different versions of the...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 12, 2024

1972 Silver Wedding Crown Coin: Is It Worth Anything Or Rare?

The 1972 Silver Wedding crown was minted the year after decimalisation to commemorate the Silver Anniversary of the Royal Wedding between Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh; but how much is the coin worth today? For uncirculated cupro-nickel versions of the coin, you can expect to pay around £1.37 according to...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Why Are Some UK Coins Magnetic?

Every person knows the old trick of hanging a magnet over some spare change to see which coins get picked up, but why are some UK coins magnetic and is there a hidden reason behind it? Why Are They Magnetic? Its science! The only benefit to a coin being magnetic is that maybe vending machines could...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Castle Rushen Clock 20p: What Is It Worth Today?

The Castle Rushen Clock 20p is a peculiar coin that you may run across in the UK despite the fact that it isn’t in circulation there, but how much is it worth and is it rare? While there are several dates for the Castle Rushen Clock 20p, you can expect to pay between £1.00 and...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 9, 2023

A Guide To The Groat

The Groat is an interesting coin that was first minted under Kind Edward I. Learn all about the coin and its history in this guide today. What is a Groat Coin Worth Today? If you can find one that has not been turned into pieces of jewelry, expect to pay a minimum of about £0.99 with...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

How Much Does It Cost To Make A Pound Coin?

An obvious answer to the question, “How much does it cost to make a pound coin?” may seem like it would cost a pound sterling. But, the real answer is going to fluctuate depending on the cost of the raw metals that go into making the coin as well as some other factors that are...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

2011 Edinburgh £1: How Much Is It Worth And Is It Rare?

Add the rarest £1 coin to your collection with this 2011 Edinburgh £1 coin, worth £8 in circulated condition and up to £10 in uncirculated according to eBay. Let’s see what makes the coin so rare and valuable below. Is The Edinburgh £1 Coin Rare? Now that the old style of the one pound coins...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

2010 London £1 Coin: Is It Rare Or Worth Anything?

Add the third rarest One-Pound coin from the City Series to your collection with the 2010 London £1 coin, the first of the series to be minted. Expect to pay an average of about £3.50 for this coin, according to confirmed sold values on eBay. Is The London £1 Coin Rare? Now that the old...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

2011 Cardiff £1 Coin: How Much Is It Worth And Is It Rare?

The Cardiff £1 is one of the rarest £1 coins and sells for around £6 on eBay. Despite not being legal tender anymore, this coin is still very rare and could pop up in your change. Let’s see what makes this coin sought after by collectors. Is The Cardiff Coin Rare? Now that the old...

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Written by Joe Trewick September 29, 2022

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

The Equestrian 50p, designed by Thomas Babbage for the 2012 Olympic Games, is worth around £1.48 according to the average values on eBay in 2022. Let’s take a look and see why the coin is worth this amount and the factors that contribute to its value. How Rare Is The Equestrian 50p? The Equestrian 50...

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