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How to spot the Royal Mint coin selling for more than 500 times its face value

A rare Royal Mint 20p coin sold for £105.85 on an online auction site last week, attracting multiple bidders with its unusual round shape rather than the traditional heptagon design.
This 1982 20p coin appears round due to a possible planchet striking error during production, a manufacturing deviation that proved to be a huge hit with keen collectors.
The final bid means the coin sold for more than 529 times its face value, while collectors also prioritize the condition of the piece and whether it contains a design error.
Across the UK, the 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin, having celebrated big events over the past 50 years of British history with decorative designs.
According to Royal Mint, the Olympic Goalball ranks among the Top 10 most valuable 50p coins, as mintage remains the fundamental attraction for collectors seeking rare designs.

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