Rare 50p coin sells for 3,700: Royal Mint's rarest coins and how to spot them
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The extra-special 2012 Olympic 50p coin features a swimmer design, and recently sold for over 3,750, highlighting its immense collectibility and potential value.
Described by the Royal Mint as extra special, the coin was created by Jonathan Olliffe and depicts a swimmer in action, making it highly sought after.
The coin's rarity stems from limited circulation of the first design, prompting collectors to pursue these error coins vigorously, driving up their market value.
Many collectors take pride in their collections of exceptionally rare coins like this 50p piece, emphasized by the recent online auction that attracted 74 bids.
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