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Rare Royal Mint Blue Peter 50p coin sells for more than 300 times face value
The Royal Mint coin drew 15 bids as collectors chased a 2009 issue with just 19,722 minted.
- A rare Olympic Games Blue Peter 50p coin sold for £160 after drawing 15 bids on eBay. The London 2012 Olympic Games edition marks the first of 29 official Olympic 50p designs released.
- Released by the Royal Mint in 2009, only 19,722 copies were produced. Its low mintage and exclusive distribution through commemorative presentation packs make surviving examples particularly elusive for collectors.
- The reverse features an athlete leaping over a high jump bar, designed by nine-year-old Blue Peter competition winner Florence Jackson. With a diameter of 27.5mm, the coin displays the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
- While many standard versions entered circulation for other Olympic series, the original 2009 issue remains one of the most sought-after modern British coins. Royal Mint mintage figures confirm these designs rank among the rarest in circulation.
- Anyone checking their loose change is urged to keep an eye out for these scarce editions. Sellers often turn to competitive online bidding to test market demand, with well-preserved specimens securing higher prices.
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Rare Royal Mint Blue Peter 50p coin sells for more than 300 times face value
A rare 2009 Blue Peter London 2012 Olympic Games 50p coin has fetched £160 on eBay after attracting 15 bids, selling for more than 300 times its face value.
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