Because it is the largest British coin in circulation, it has the most space for special designs and artwork, with many pieces being used to celebrate historical moments over the years.ĥ0p coins are commonly used to commemorate important events.
What is so special about the 50p coin? Well, it has become the most values and collected coin in the UK. There have also been plenty of rare and unique designs, with collectors desperate to get their hands on them. That got us thinking – could some of our readers have a small fortune stashed away in an old bag or purse? Since the move to ‘new money’ over 51 years ago, there have been a whopping 70 variations of the 50p coin. Recently, the Royal Mint revealed the top ten rarest 50 pence pieces in circulation. The rarer the coin, the higher the value is likely to be.
Hobbies & Skills Could your 50p coin make you £50?Ĭoins are a huge collectors’ item, with the Royal Mint often producing limited edition coins for people to buy and keep.
