Instead of leaving old coins down the back of the sofa or tucked away in piggy banks, have a look through them to see if you have any rare items in your collection Get the latest money news from the Daily Record with our weekly newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest money news from the Daily Record with our weekly newsletter We have more newsletters If you find a rare coin in your stash, you could make a pretty penny. That's because there are collectors out there who are willing to stump up a fortune on uncommon silvers and coppers. So which should you keep an eye out for? A TikToker called @CoinCollectingWizard recently shared the £2 pieces you should look for if you want to make a mint.
There are three specific designs that could end up being worth "thousands". The money guru, who boasts 174,000 followers, shared: The guru stated: "Whip out those £2 coins, some of them are worth thousands." Discussing the 2014 coin commemorating the 100th year anniversary of the First World War, he said: "The error version is missing the words 'Two Pounds' from the side.
"The 2014 coin was released nine years ago to mark 100 years since the start of WWI. It features an image of Lord Kitchener, a prominent British war figure who appeared on government propaganda posters. Only the version with the missing wording is worth £1,000+.
" Meanwhile, a £2 coin, which boasts a design error resembling a "fried egg", is also proving to be very sought-after by collectors. The middle of th.