The 'extra-special' rare 50p coin sold for 4,000 and how to spot it
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The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK, with its unique designs attracting keen collectors.
The rare commemorative 2012 Olympic 50p coin sold for 8,000 times its face value, demonstrating the significant market for collectable coins.
The design of the 50p Olympic coin was created by Jonathan Olliffe, featuring a swimmer in action, although the first design had extended lines obscuring the swimmer's face.
Due to its limited circulation numbers, error coins like the first design of the swimmer's coin become highly collectible and can inspire intense bidding wars.
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