What British coins are worth money?

What British coins are worth money?

Most valuable and rare UK coins wanted by collectors

• 1973 EEC 50 Pence Coin – valued at £3,000.
• 2012 London Olympics Aquatics Fifty Pence – valued at £1,500.
• 1983 Two Pence “New Pence” Coin – valued at £500.
• 2015 Silver Two Pence Coin – valued at £485.
• 2009 Kew Gardens Fifty Pence Coin – valued at £170.

What are the rarest coins in the UK?

Sir Isaac Newton 50p coin Potentially the (new) rarest coins in the UK is the Sir Isaac Newton 50p, issued in 2017. There are potentially less than 210,000 coins that were made, which could make it more valuable than others. People are paying around £59 on eBay for a 50p coin, according to Change Checker!

Is a 1971 2p worth anything?

Unfortunately for all those who have contacted us asking whether their stack of 2p coins dating from 1971 to 1981 are worth hundreds of pounds, the answer is no. The Royal Mint explains: ‘To avoid confusion between the old and new coinage all three coins had the word ‘NEW’ incorporated into the reverse design.

Are old silver Sixpences worth anything?

Sixpences minted between 1920 and 1946 were struck in 50% silver. Those struck before 1920 are made of 92.5% silver, so accordingly are worth almost double. Rare coins, such as a 1893 sixpence with the Victoria jubilee head, could be worth thousands of pounds.

What are Sixpences worth?

The sixpence (6d; /ˈsɪkspəns/), sometimes known as a tanner or sixpenny bit, is a coin that was worth six pence, equivalent to one-fortieth of a pound sterling, or half of a shilling. It was first minted in 1551, during the reign of Edward VI, and circulated until 1980.

Are British coins worth anything?

The value of a pre-decimal british coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more. Values in the section are based on the market, trends, auctions and recognized books, publications and catalogs.

What is the most valuable British penny?

Rare Coins – Prices 2021 1933 George V Penny – Bronze. This is a British penny commemorating George V in 1933. 1917 Sovereign George V – Gold. Coined by the Royal Mint after World War I (1914-1918) and with a face value of one pound, the weight of this 1937 Brass Threepence Edward VIII – Brass and Nickel.

What is the currency of Great Britain?

The pound sterling is the world’s oldest currency which is still in use. It is one of the most traded currencies in the world. Its symbol is £, and its currency code is GBP, which is an abbreviation of “Great Britain Pound.”.