We are all being urged to check our change for an “extremely rare” 50p coin with an error that makes it incredibly valuable. The Royal Mint 50p coin in question was issued in 2017, and nobody knows exactly how many of the versions with an error are in circulation. As a result, they are considered “extremely rare” with some selling for more than 100 times their face value on the secondary market, in places such as eBay.
Coin expert, Coin Collecting Wizard on TikTok explained how you can spot the rare coin. @coincollectingwizard Isaac Newton 50p with a rare error! #errorcoin #newton50p #isaacnewton #rarecoins #50pencecoin #coincollector ♬ WOAH - WYR GEMI They said: “The Sir Isaac Newton 50p is one of the most popular 50ps in circulation since it was issued in 2017. “What you are looking for is the obverse side to have several extra lines across Queen Elizabeth’s portrait.
“If your coin has those lines then congratulations, you have found it. “This is thought to be an error caused during the striking process as a result of what is known as a die clash. “Interestingly the extra lines are not grooves scratched into the surface of the coin, but whiskers standing slightly proud on the surface.
“Although we do not know for sure how many of these error coins are in circulation, they are thought to be extremely rare. “They have even been listed on the secondary market for more than 100 times their face value.” What makes a coin valuable? The 50 pence piece h.
