A RARE King Charles III 50p coin has made waves in the collector’s market after selling for an astonishing £75,000 on eBay.
This sought-after 2022 piece, which celebrates the King’s first year on the throne, was sold for the staggering amount.
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The item features the Royal Coat of Arms on the reverse and was listed by the seller from Fareham, Hampshire.
It was nabbed by the deep-pocketed buyer for 150,000 times its face value at £75,086.72.
“This 50p coin features Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, as King III,” the product’s description wrote.
“Minted in the United Kingdom in 2022, this coin is a must have for any collector of British coins.
“While the reverse side features the Royal Coat of Arms.
“The coin is part of the decimal coinage series and is a great addition to any collection of British coins.”
What other rare coins should you look out for?
One of the most collectable coins is the 50p.
Among the most valuable of these is the Kew Gardens design, which was created in 2009.
Only 210,000 of these special coins were made.
According to The Royal Mint, the Kew Gardens 50p has become one of the most talked about collectors coins in the last 15 years.
One recently sold on eBay for £157.
Other 50ps to look out for are the Olympic designs.
These were released by the Royal Mint in 2011 to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Some are more rare than others, but all are becoming increasingly difficult to find in your change.
What should you do if you find a rare coin?
It’s worth remembering that a rare coin is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.
They might be happy to pay more if it will complete their collection, for example.
The Royal Mint has said it is unable to comment on the value of any individual coin so it is best to consult a coin dealer.
You can do this by contacting the British Numismatic Trade Association.
You can visit their website at: www.bnta.net.
If you want to get an idea of how much your coin is worth, you can look online to see what it’s sold for previously.
