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Daily Record
a day ago
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Two UK pennies worth more than £2,600 if they have this tiny mark
These coins are highly sought-after by collectors due to an initial found on one side An expert has urged Brits to look out for two old pennies that could be worth over £2,600 combined. These pre-decimal coins are no longer in circulation but could be hiding away in an attic or coin jar. However, these pieces are only especially valuable if they feature two tiny letters. This mark will make them highly sought-after by collectors. In a video uploaded to social media platform TikTok, an expert known as the Coin Collecting Wizard, said: 'Thousands of pounds if you have either a 1918 or 1919 old UK penny with this mint mark. 'As you will be aware if you follow me, there are many pre-decimal pennies from the UK that have some crazy values, but it all depends on the date.' But you need to check for the initials 'KN' on both coins to be sure they are collectable. 'Today we discuss the 1919 KN penny, KN meaning King's Norton Mint,' he continued. 'Of the two mints, the King's Norton is by far the most difficult to get.' Rather than being produced at the Royal Mint like most coins in the UK, these were created at the King's Norton Mint in Birmingham. At the time this company was contracted to help keep up with demand for coins. The expert gave more details: 'The obverse [head side] shows a portrait of King George the Fifth by Australian sculptor Bertram MacKennal. George the Fifth was king of the United Kingdom and the British dominions and Emperor of India from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936. 'The reverse [tail side} shows Britannia seated with trident and shield. It is the same as other pennies of that era with the exception of the KN mint mark.' It is the 'KN' mark that sets it apart. This can be spotted just under the shield held by Britannia on the tail side of the coin. However, you will need to look closely as it is very hard to see. If your coin has these letters it could be worth an incredible £2,000 or more. 'If you are lucky enough to find the 1919 KN penny then it may surprise you that this coin can sell for over £2,000 depending on condition,' he said. The expert then showed an image of the 1918 KN penny. He added: 'Now as with a lot of these coins, the value very much depends on the condition of the coin. A good grade 1918 KN penny can be over £30, but as the condition increases, such as an extra fine version, you would be looking at over £600.'
Daily Record
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Record
Three 'old coins' at home could be worth over £100,000 one is still in circulation
An expert has shared the three rare coins that you could have in your home that are worth a small fortune Card and contactless are considered king nowadays despite the majority of the population relying on physical money for centuries. As we move into a cashless society, we risk losing appreciation for particularly special coins. However, in many quarters, including among seasoned coin collectors, the buzz around and fascination with unique pieces is still alive and kicking. And it is just as well - they have a rich history and could be worth a lot in a few years. In fact, a coin expert recently sparked excitement among numismatists by highlighting three "old coins" that could be lurking in your home, potentially worth a staggering sum of over £100,000. In a TikTok video, the enthusiast known as the Coin Collecting Wizard shared invaluable tips for identifying these rare treasures. The first to look out for is the 1905 half crown, which, despite its age, might be hidden away in an old coin collection or gathering dust in the loft. The expert enthused: "Random old coins that will make you rich. The 1905 half crown from the UK." Crafted from silver and adorned with a shield on the reverse and King Edward VII's likeness on the obverse, this coin's scarcity makes it a collector's dream, reports the Mirror. He elaborated: "With only 166,008 ever made you can easily grab between £450 and £10,000, depending on the condition." He then drew attention to the pièce de résistance, the 1933 penny, a coin so rare due to the fact that there was no demand for new pennies that year, resulting in a minuscule production run believed to be just six or seven. Featuring Britannia on the reverse and King George V on the obverse, he explained: "The rarity of the 1933 UK penny makes it highly sought after by collectors and its scarcity contributes significantly to its market value." A lucky find of this coin could fetch up to £100,000. "If you happen to have a 1933 UK penny in your possession, then you are 100 per cent rich and can easily sell this coin for over £100,000," he said. He then went on to describe a more modern coin that is still legal tender. This seemingly ordinary 2p coin bears the words "new pence" instead of "two pence." However, it must be from 1983 to hold any significant value. The expert went on: "The 1983 'new pence' two pence coin from the United Kingdom is considered rare due to a specific transition in the design of the coin. "In 1983 the Royal Mint in the UK began the process of changing the inscription on the two-pence coin from 'new pence' to 'two pence'. If you find this rare coin, you are looking at £1,000 plus." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Business
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Rare £1 coin you could 'find in your change' is worth £500
The Royal Mint has confirmed that an error led some of these coins to be minted with an incorrect date. Brits have been urged to look out for a 'highly sought-after' coin worth an impressive £500. This £1 piece from 2016 features a microscopic error that might be hard to spot. The new 12-sided £1 coins entered circulation in the UK in April 2017, although a number of coins had also been minted in 2016 in preparation. However, some were struck with a tiny error along its rim. In a video uploaded to social media platform TikTok, an expert known as the Coin Collecting Wizard, explained how to find this valuable coin. He said: 'A rare £1 coin you can find in your change worth £500. 'A highly sought-after error among collectors is the £1 coin with a wrong date micro-engraving, which has become a rare and valuable find. Introduced as part of the 2017 new 12-sided pound coin series, these coins usually feature a tiny micro-engraved date on the rim as an added security feature.' The error means that the main date of the coin, by the Queen's head will say '2016' while a tiny inscription on its outer rim will say '2017'. The expert continued: 'However, a small number of these coins were mistakenly engraved with the wrong year for example, showing 2016 instead of 2017. 'This subtle but significant error went unnoticed by many making these coins particularly rare. Because the micro-engraving is so small and not easily visible without close inspection, these coins are prized discoveries for collectors and can fetch a premium price reflecting both their rarity and the intrigue of the minting mistake.' The error on this coin has been confirmed by the Royal Mint. Experts at Change Checker backed up his advice. They said: 'Firstly, although both 2016 and 2017 obverse-dated £1 coins entered circulation in April 2017, the die-error mix-up appears to have only occurred on a limited number of coins with a 2016 date on the Queen's head side. So it's worth checking any 2016 coins. 'You'll need to look just inside the rim of the design-side of the coin, where you will see some tiny writing. You'll almost certainly need a microscope to properly see the writing, which should reveal the date.' According to them, an example of this coin was sold for £2,500 to a buyer in Spain in 2017. However, they estimated that the value of this coin, in excellent condition, is between £300 and £500.
Daily Mirror
10-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
'Old coins' you could have at home worth over £100,000
One of these coins is still in circulation, while the others could be hiding in coin jars at home An expert has urged people to look out for three 'old coins' you could have at home that are highly sought after by collectors. Combined, these coins could be worth more than £100,000, and one is potentially still in circulation. Speaking in a video uploaded to social media platform TikTok, a coin aficionado known as the Coin Collecting Wizard detailed exactly what to look for in order to spot these pieces. The first coin he listed is dated 1905, making it unlikely to be in your wallet at the moment. However, it could be buried in an old coin jar or up in the attic. The expert said: 'Random old coins that will make you rich. The 1905 half crown from the UK.' This coin is made of silver and features a shield on its reverse side (the tails side). On its other side is the image of Edward VII. It is particularly valuable due to the fact that it is so rare. He continued: 'With only 166,008 ever made you can easily grab between £450 and £10,000, depending on the condition.' Next, he alerted viewers to the most valuable coin of all - the 1933 penny. It is thought only six or seven of these were ever minted. This is because, at the time, no new pennies were actually needed that year. This coin depicts an image of Britannia on its reverse and George V on its obverse. He said: 'The rarity of the 1933 UK penny makes it highly sought after by collectors and its scarcity contributes significantly to its market value.' This could be worth £100,000 if found. 'If you happen to have a 1933 UK penny in your possession, then you are 100 per cent rich and can easily sell this coin for over £100,000,' he said. Finally, he described a more modern coin that can still be used as legal tender. This ordinary-looking 2p coin features the words 'new pence' instead of 'two pence.' However, it has to be from 1983 to be especially valuable. The expert added: 'The 1983 'new pence' two pence coin from the United Kingdom is considered rare due to a specific transition in the design of the coin. In 1983 the Royal Mint in the UK began the process of changing the inscription on the two-pence coin from 'new pence' to 'two pence'. If you find this rare coin, you are looking at £1,000 plus.' We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice here
Daily Mirror
06-06-2025
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Look out for these 5 coins in circulation worth over £3,000
You may not realise you could have a small fortune sitting in your wallet or coin jar. An expert has urged Brits to check their change for five of the rarest UK coins still in circulation. Collectively, these coins could be worth over £3,000 to collectors. When paying with cash, many of us are happy to use up whatever change we've got in our wallets or pockets without a second glance. However, it could be worth double-checking before parting with certain coins due to their potential value. In a video uploaded to social media platform TikTok, an expert who is known online as the Coin Collecting Wizard explained exactly what to look for. 'Most valuable coins you can find in your change revealed,' he said. The first coin he mentioned was a 50 pence piece from 2009. This coin features the image of the iconic pagoda at Kew Gardens on its reverse (tail) side. He said: 'Let's start with a 50 pence coin and of course it is the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p. This coin is so hard to find with only 210,000 ever released and is worth around £140 today.' Another 50p collectors 'want to get their hands on' is known as the Atlantic salmon. This coin is dated 2023. He continued: 'Even less were released than the Kew at 200,000. And if you find one of these in your change, you are looking at around £80.' However, it is only versions of this coin that is missing a tiny mark that is particularly sought after. 'But remember, it's only the one without a privy mark dated 2023 that is rare and valuable,' he said. Far more valuable is a specific £2 coin with an error. The expert said: 'Now, let's move on to a £2 coin and this one is known as the Lord Kitchener.' Minted in 2014 to mark 100 years since the start of the First World War, this piece features the image of Lord Kitchener on its reverse. To be particularly valuable it needs to be missing the words 'two pounds' on its heads side. The expert said this could make it worth more than £1,000. He then moved on to a 2p coin with an incredible value of £2,000. He said: 'This is the 'new pence' two pence coin from 1983 and whilst it is unlikely you would find this in your change, it is possible.' Instead of reading 'two pence' on its reverse side, it says 'new pence'. The Coin Collecting Wizard said: 'This coin from 1983 was in Royal Mint sets and a mistake was made with the words 'new pence' instead of 'two pence'. 'If you find it, keep it because it's valued at around £2,000.' Lastly he revealed that a 20p coin with no date could be valued at £50. He added: 'And finally, let's discuss a 20p coin with no date. If you find a 20 pence which was minted in 2008 but it has no date on the coin, then you have found a rare mule error 20p coin worth around £50.'
