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50p coin sells for £153 and there are thousands more out there - Liverpool Echo

A rare Kew Gardens 50p coin sold for £152.72 after an 18-way bidding war on an online auction site in 2025.
The coin was struck in 2009 by the Royal Mint to mark Kew Gardens' 250th birthday, with roughly 210,000 minted.
Collectors value 50p coins based on rarity and mintage, with some designs like Atlantic Salmon and Olympic-themed coins also considered rare.
Original 50p coins sold for £1.09, but some have fetched up to £286, demonstrating market interest in rare editions and commemorative batches.
Experts advise searching everyday change since thousands of rare 50p pieces, including the 2019 50th anniversary batch, remain in circulation and could be valuable.

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50p coin sells for £153 and there are thousands more out there - Liverpool Echo

The coin has been causing a stir online, with one 50p selling for 305 times its original value

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Rare 50p coin you may have sells for £153

Experts believe there are still thousands out there A rare 50p coin has sold for more than 305 times its original value after sparking a bidding war online. Collectors often look out for certain coins, with some worth huge sums of money. And one lucky eBay seller has had an exciting payday after selling a 50p coin for £152.72. Kew Gardens 50ps were minted in 2009 to commemorate the garden’s 250th anniversary. The Royal Mint produced approximatel…

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