There are a number of rare coins which are worth more than face value due to an error or simply because there are fewer of them out there in circulation, so do you have any of these? 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 Delving into an old collection in your attic could reveal a treasure trove of forgotten items. It's widely known that certain rare coins can fetch sums well above their nominal value, with one penny coin worth a mega £200,000 if it features a certain detail. Typically, coins that bear minting errors or are less common in circulation are more sought after by collectors.
Recently, a TikTok user with the handle @CoinCollectingWizard, who boasts over 203,000 followers, highlighted two specific £2 coins to watch out for in your spare change. In his latest video, he posed the question: "Can you see any rare £2 coins with those interesting designs on them? You'll be surprised to know that some are very valuable. Here's some to look for.
.." He then discussed the 2014 Lord Kitchener £2 coin, issued to commemorate the centenary of the First World War, noting: "This coin launched to mark the centenary of the First World War, the error version is missing the words £2 from the heads side.
The coin was launched nine years ago to mark 100 years since the start of the First World War." The user added: "It featu.