The Royal Mint's 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin, commemorating the gardens' 250th anniversary, recently sold for £151 on eBay, highlighting its rarity among collectors. With only 210,000 minted, it remains one of the rarest coins in circulation, surpassed only by the Atlantic Salmon 50p coin. Factors affecting a coin's value include design, condition, and errors. The popularity of the 50p has grown, as many unique designs celebrate significant British historical events, leading to increased interest in coin collecting.
We are all being urged to check our wallets and down the back of our sofas after a 50p coin sold for 300 times its value on eBay this week.
The 50p coin in question was released in 2009 to mark 250 years since the opening of Kew Gardens in 1759.
The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK, with many collectable designs appearing on its heptagonal canvas.
The rarest coins tend to be of the greatest value, with the mintage being the fundamental attraction for collectors.
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