What Great Britain coins are worth money?
Most valuable and rare UK coins wanted by collectors
- 1973 EEC 50 Pence Coin – valued at £3,000.
- 2012 London Olympics Aquatics Fifty Pence – valued at £1,500.
- 1983 Two Pence “New Pence” Coin – valued at £500.
- 2015 Silver Two Pence Coin – valued at £485.
- 2009 Kew Gardens Fifty Pence Coin – valued at £170.
Are old UK penny coins worth anything?
An old copper One Penny coin sold for £111,000 last week – a 1937 rarity minted for the reign of King Edward VIII. The coin, below, is worth so much money because only a handful was ever produced to mark this future coronation. Another rarity is the One Penny minted during the reign of King George V in 1933.
Are old English coins worth anything?
A silver two pence piece dated between 1971 and 1992 could be worth anywhere between £200 and £1,000. In 2016, a silver 2p that was almost discarded as a fake after it was discovered in a charity collection tin sold at auction for £1,350 – almost 70,000 times more than the actual value of the coin.
What is the lowest value coin in the UK?
After the farthing was withdrawn in 1960, the halfpenny was the lowest denomination coin until its demise in the run-up to decimalisation. The pre-decimal penny was the lowest value coin for a few years until 1971, when the decimal halfpenny took over.
What’s the rarest British coin?
The famous 2009 Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000. Other rare designs include the 2011 Olympic 50p’s and the highly collectible Peter Rabbit series.
How much is a threepenny bit worth?
The British threepence (3d) coin, usually simply known as a threepence, thruppence, or thruppenny bit, was a unit of currency equalling one eightieth of a pound sterling, or three old pence sterling. It was used in the United Kingdom, and earlier in Great Britain and England.
How much are coins from 1800s worth?
Half Cents
| Coin Type | Average Circulated | Typical Uncirculated |
|---|---|---|
| Half Cent – Liberty Cap – 1793-1797 | $500 – $10,000 | Rare |
| Half Cent – Draped Bust – 1800-1808 | $20 – $500 | Rare |
| Half Cent – Classic Head – 1809-1836 | $20 – $100 | $300 – $600 |
| Half Cent – Coronet Type – 1840-1857 | $30 – $100 | $150 – $300 |
Is there a 10 pound coin?
To celebrate the 65th year since HM Queen Elizabeth II succeeded to the British Throne, Royal Mint issued a new series of gold and silver coins. The obverse of this coin depicts the fifth effigy of HM Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clack with the legend ‘Elizabeth II. …
What British coins are out of circulation?
More than £28bn in old fivers, tenners, £20 and even £50 notes have not been cashed in. The paper £10 and £5 banknotes are no longer legal tender – while paper £20 and £50 notes cannot be used after September 2022.
What are the coins of the Queen of the UK?
United Kingdom coins catalog – Elizabeth II (since 1952) Previous – Coins of George VI See also – UK commemorative coins United Kingdom of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Crown=5 shillings; Florin=2 shillings; Shilling=12 pence; Penny=4 farthings (till 1968)
What is the third most common coin in the UK?
The third place in our list of British coinage is held by the Edwardian 3p. This is a proof not adopted for circulation minted in brass and nickel (79% copper, 20% zinc and 1% nickel) of King Edward VIII’s threepence in 1937, characteristic of its 12 sides.
What are the grading standards for UK coins?
However, the following is a guide to the main grading scheme used for UK coins (please note that the UK standards are higher than for US coins): Poor: Inscriptions worn off, date illegible, only outline of design visible. (US: AG-3) Fair: Date, legends and denomination (if any) legible, type recognisable.
How much is a 1 pound Elizabeth II coin worth?
ONE POUND / Shield of United Kingdom ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 1988 / Crowned head right KM#954 Coin value – $12-17 (if PROOF only) 1 pound 1989 nickel-brass ONE POUND / Scottish thistle ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 1989 / Crowned head right