A rare 20p coin minted in 1983 mistakenly on a copper-coloured blank recently sold for £232 on eBay, highlighting the potential value of such errors. Collectors are urged to check for rare coins, which can be significantly more valuable than their face value. The rarity of a coin is largely determined by its mintage and the condition, alongside design errors. Other collectible coins, such as the 50p piece, have also become highly sought after due to their unique designs over the years.
Rare coins can be worth hundreds of times more than their face value, as one person found out when they sold a 20p coin for more than £230 on eBay.
One 20p coin, minted back in 1983, was made on a copper-coloured blank by mistake, creating a rare bronze 20p.
What makes a coin valuable? The rarest coins tend to be of the greatest value, with the mintage being the fundamental attraction for collectors.
Along with the design, other aspects of the coin which increase value are the condition of the coin and whether it has an error in its design.
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