The Royal Mint has highlighted the rarest coins from Queen Elizabeth II's era, notably the Kew Gardens 50p and special alphabet 10p coins. Collectors are encouraged to examine their change as some of these coins can be found online for much higher values than their face value. With the transition from Queen Elizabeth II to King Charles III having occurred in 2022, it marks a significant moment in British coinage. Despite new coin designs, over 27 billion coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II will remain circulating, invigorating interest in coin collecting in the UK.
The Royal Mint has urged the public to check their change for rare coins from Queen Elizabeth II's reign, potentially revealing small fortunes without realization.
Mark Loveridge from the Royal Mint noted, '2022 marked one of the biggest changes in coinage since decimalisation as we moved from the reign of Queen Elizabeth II to King Charles III.'
The Royal Mint's list of rare designs aims to encourage people to look closely at their coins, as they might discover a piece of history worth collecting.
The mintage figures of Queen Elizabeth II's coins are significant, with over 27 billion still in circulation, making coin collecting a popular hobby in the UK.
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