People have been urged to check their change after a "botched" £1 coin turned out to be worth 600 times its face value. 62-year-old Diane Bath, who runs a Post Office in Cumbria, took delivery of coins stamped with King Charles’ face which turned out to be a goldmine. The first coins featuring the new monarch were released back in 2022, following Queen Elizabeth II's death.
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com/9POhWX7Us8 — The Royal Mint (@RoyalMintUK) September 17, 2024 Diane, from the North East, spoke to the Sun after staff spotted that a £1 coin in the delivery appeared to be entirely gold. The error by The Royal Mint meant that it was all brass, rather than the two-tone nickel. It is believed to be an "incredibly rare" mistake and a one-of-a-kind error.
“I am absolutely over the moon," Diane told the tabloid, adding: "Obviously we handle cash all of the time and it’s the most exciting find I’ve ever had in over two decades. "I had a look online and couldn’t see one like it, so I knew it must be worth a decent amount.” Recommended reading: Royal Mint rarest coins as 20p coin sells for £61 on eBay Royal Mint rarest coins as 50p sells for £150 on eBay NS&I issues urgent warning to anyone with Pr.