What old coins are worth money UK?
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 coins are worth the most money UK?
The rarest coins in the UK worth as much as £1,700
- This ‘New Pence’ 2p from 1983 could be worth as much as £1,700 (Image: ebay)
- The Kew Gardens 50p (Image: ebay)
- One of the Olympics 50p coins (Image: ebay)
- The Olympics football 50p (Image: ebay)
Which English pennies are valuable?
The most valuable rare English coins from history – and how much they’re worth
- 1917 George V sovereign London mint. (Photo: The Royal Mint)
- 1933 George V penny. (Photo: The Royal Mint)
- 1937 Edward VIII brass threepence.
- 1983 New Pence 2p coin.
- 1996 football European Championships gold proof two pound.
Which English coins are copper?
The ‘Copper’ 1p and 2p coins were traditionally made from a bronze alloy of copper, tin and zinc. However, since September 1992 they have been made from copper-plated steel.
Are old Threepenny pieces worth anything?
The value of a threepence – in this case we are talking about the 12-sided, brass ‘thrupenny bit’ that was produced during the 20th century – varies depending upon the year it was minted, and the rarity of that year’s issue. Therefore, it can be anywhere between a few pence and quite large amounts of money.
Are old Sixpences worth anything?
Valuable coins to look out for 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.
How much is the Brexit coin worth?
Brexit 50p coin sells for £650 and there are still millions more in circulation. A rare coin celebrating the UK leaving the European Union has sold for more than a thousand times its original value on eBay, and there are still millions in circulation.
Are any old British pennies valuable?
Even so, one of the most valuable coins ever sold is a 1p – the 1933 ‘old penny’, which in 2016 sold for £72,000 at auction.
What is a 1937 English penny worth?
Penny
Year of issue | Value in US $ for grade vf | Value in US $ for grade unc |
---|---|---|
1937 | 0.50 | 4 |
1938 | 0.50 | 4 |
1939 | 0.50 | 7 |
1940 | 0.50 | 10 |
Are Victorian pennies worth anything?
A rare Victorian penny has fetched a record £37,200 after a fierce bidding war broke out at the London auction house Baldwin’s. The 1882 Young head Bronze Penny has long been considered the most prized coin of its era.
How much is half a crown worth?
The half crown was a denomination of British money, equivalent to two shillings and sixpence, or one-eighth of a pound.
Are old silver Sixpences worth anything?
How to buy and sell rare coins?
– Coins made in the US from 1965-1967 don’t have mint marks. – For example, coins made in Philadelphia will often have a “P,” while coins minted in Mexico under the Spanish will have an “M.” – Avoid touching your coins to keep the value high. – It’s best to keep your coins in a plastic coin holder to keep them safe.
What is the rarest British coin?
The 50p coin, which entered circulation on October 14 1969, is considered to be the most collectable in Britain, the Royal Mint has said. But it is the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p design which remains the nation’s rarest coin, with just 210,000 created.
What is the value of rare coins?
Old Coin Collection. Coin collection means collecting coins of various kingdoms counties different types of coin. Each and every coins has a history.
Are old English coins worth anything?
Since 1971, the old shilling coin, which became the 5p piece, has been worth £2 – more than double the inflation rate. In spite of the fact that “silver” coins minted after 1947 do not contain any silver, they are not worth more than their face value. Afterwards, the coins are melted down at the Royal Mint.