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Royal Mint reveals the 18 rarest Queen Elizabeth II coins still in circulation
The list highlights low-mintage designs, including Kew Gardens 50p coins and A-to-Z 10p pieces, some of which sell for far above face value.
- The Royal Mint has unveiled a list of the rarest coins released into circulation during Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign, sparking renewed interest among collectors.
- Rarity, measured by mintage figures, serves as the fundamental attraction for collectors; coin condition and design errors also significantly influence potential market value.
- Among the most sought-after designs are the iconic Kew Gardens coin, featuring a pagoda with a mintage of 210,000, and limited-edition alphabet coins.
- Some rare pieces fetch prices far above their face value on resale platforms where demand remains high, though collectors may seek robust valuations through professional coin dealers.
- Over 27 billion of Queen Elizabeth's coins remain in circulation after 2022 marked the last time her portrait appeared on new currency, as Mark Loveridge, director of UK currency at The Royal Mint, advised: "look closely at their coins.
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