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5p coin with the Queen on it sells for 100 times its value on eBay
A keen bidder paid £5 for the rare coin, which sold for 100 times its face value because of a minting error.
- A 2012 British 5p coin sold on eBay for £5 on March 22, representing 100 times its shop value. The rare minting error has prompted Brits to examine their change for similar coins.
- The 5p coin features a rare 'blob' of metal on the reverse side of the Royal Shield. The seller described the minting error as resulting from a 'cracked die being used' during production.
- Featuring Queen Elizabeth on the front, the coin displays Matthew Dent's Royal Shield design on the reverse. This design first appeared on British currency in 2008 and continues on denominations up to 50p.
- One buyer purchased the item for the £5 buy-it-now price plus £1 postage on March 22. The listing described the coin as having a 'rare' minting error, distinguishing it from standard circulated currency.
- This sale has prompted Brits to search through their change for similar 'rare' coins. When united in correct order, the various denominations make up the Royal Arms, a collection popular among enthusiasts.
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'Rare' 5p coin sells for 100 times its value thanks to unusual production error - so do YOU have one in your wallet?
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