Which 50p pieces are valuable?
Christopher Snyder
Updated on March 12, 2026
Top 10 most valuable 50p coins
- Kew Gardens (2009), 210,000.
- Olympic Wrestling (2011), 1,129,500.
- Olympic Football (2011), 1,161,500.
- Olympic Judo (2011), 1,161,500.
- Olympic Triathlon (2011), 1,163,500.
- Peter Rabbit (2018), 1,400,000.
- Flopsy Bunny (2018), 1,400,000.
- Olympic Tennis (2011), 1,454,000.
How do I know if my 50p is rare?
YOU can spot the rarest coins in circulation on The Royal Mint's website. The change experts reveal exactly how many 50ps, 20ps, £2 coins, and more are out there with official mintage figures for each design. A low mintage figure means a rare coin.What is the 2nd rarest 50p coin?
Mintage figures from 2020 show the Olympic football design is the second rarest 50p coin in circulation, with 1,125,500 produced.What are the rarest 50p coins in circulation?
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 collectable Peter Rabbit 2018 coins.Which Peter Rabbit 50p is valuable?
Flopsy Bunny 50p – 2018While this has the same mintage as the 2018 Peter Rabbit 50p coin at 1,400,000, we consider it the most rare coin of the set. For all the years, this was the only time Flopsy Bunny was featured on a coin. We estimate you could currently get around £9. The value will likely go up over time.
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Is a Tom Kitten 50p worth anything?
FINDING a rare coin down the back of the sofa is exciting, but it could also leave you much better off. A collector's edition of the Tom Kitten 50p coin recently sold for £89.95, but even a circulated one can be sold for almost eight times its face value.Is Benjamin Bunny 50p worth anything?
The Benjamin bunny coin is one of four 50p coins that were released in 2017 to celebrate famed author Beatrix Potter - coins with Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten and Jeremy Fisher on were also released as part of the collection. 25 million of the coins were minted, so alone it won't usually go for much more than £2.60.What are the top 10 rarest 50ps?
Top 10 most valuable 50p coins, according to Royal Mint
- Kew Gardens (2009), 210,000.
- Olympic Wrestling (2011), 1,129,500.
- Olympic Football (2011), 1,161,500.
- Olympic Judo (2011), 1,161,500.
- Olympic Triathlon (2011), 1,163,500.
- Peter Rabbit (2018), 1,400,000.
- Flopsy Bunny (2018), 1,400,000.
- Olympic Tennis (2011), 1,454,000.
Why are 1997 50p coins valuable?
As well as its rare mintage, there is another catch that makes this coin so rare. According to The Mirror, the EC 50p was stamped on an older design of the 50p coin that was taken out of circulation in 1997- so you won't find one in your spare change.What coins are collectors looking for?
Top 10 Coins Worth Collecting
- 01 of 10. 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent. ...
- 02 of 10. 1921 Peace Dollar. ...
- 03 of 10. 1878-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. ...
- 04 of 10. 1914-D Lincoln Cent. ...
- 05 of 10. 1955/55 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent. ...
- 06 of 10. 1937-D 3 Legged Buffalo Nickel. ...
- 07 of 10. 1916-D Mercury Dime. ...
- 08 of 10. 1917 Standing Liberty Quarter: Type 1.
What is 2005 Johnson's Dictionary 50p worth?
How much is the Dictionary 50p worth? A 50p coin created for UK circulation by The Royal Mint will always be worth at least 50p. The coin can be in pretty much any condition and a shop will accept it as face value payment.What rare coins should I look for?
9 of the most valuable coins in the world
- The 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar. picture alliance/Getty Images. ...
- The 1787 Brasher Doubloon. ...
- The 1787 Fugio cent. ...
- The 723 Umayyad Gold Dinar. ...
- The 1343 Edward III Florin. ...
- The 1943 Lincoln Head Copper Penny. ...
- The 2007 $1 Million Canadian Gold Maple Leaf. ...
- 1913 Liberty Head V Nickel.
How much is Beatrix Potter 50p worth?
Beatrix Potter Portrait 50p Coin…There were 69 Million of these coins minted in 2016 and if you have one of these coins it has a value of around £3.50.
Which 50p coins are worth 150?
A rare 50p coin that collectors 'go crazy for' has sold online for a whopping £150. The Kew Gardens 2009 commemorative 50p coin is a collectors favourite and has sold on Ebay for £150, increasing sharply from its starting bid of 99p.Which coins are worth money UK?
These coins are rare, becoming a collectors item, and their value skyrockets. The coins can potentially fetch thousands of pounds - and they may be sitting in your change.
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- 2008 undated 20p coin. ...
- 2009 Kew Gardens 50p. ...
- 2012 London Olympics error coin. ...
- 2012 London Olympics error coin.