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Rare Royal Mint 50p Coin Sells for More than 400 Times Face Value on eBay
Low mintage and collector demand pushed the coin to more than 400 times face value in an online auction, officials said.
- A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin sold for £213.50 on eBay after 18 bids, fetching more than 400 times its original face value.
- Sellers often turn to competitive online bidding on eBay to test market demand; a 'spotless' Britannia 50p coin is currently listed for £15,086 in Herefordshire.
- Released by the Royal Mint in 2009, the commemorative piece celebrated the 250th anniversary of London's Kew Gardens, with only 210,000 copies produced for circulation.
- Rarity serves as the primary factor driving collector demand, with low mintage figures like the 2023 Atlantic Salmon at 200,000 copies limiting supply in circulation.
- Anyone checking loose change is urged to keep an eye out for these scarce editions, as well-preserved specimens often command significantly higher prices from serious collectors.
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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 400 times face value on eBay
A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £213.50 on eBay after drawing 18 bids, fetching more than 400 times its original face value.
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