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Western Telegraph
10-06-2025
- General
- Western Telegraph
Should you clean your old coins? Royal Mint's advice
Plenty of coins sell for a small fortune in the UK each week with a variety of designs making them appealing to collectors. It's no surprise that over time, coins start to look older and less shiny but should you clean them? Here's what the Royal Mint advises when it comes to cleaning coins. Should you clean your old coins? The Royal Mint explained coins that age are often said to be 'tarnishing, discolouring' or 'toning' but that this is 'a natural process'. It said: 'It is a natural process, although the speed at which it progresses depends largely on the environment in which the coins are kept. In most instances, it is a very slow process and the natural patina which develops is considered by many to enhance the beauty of the coins.' Tarnish shouldn't be removed from coins, the Royal Mint explains: 'The tarnish on a coin is made up of the product of the corrosive element in the atmosphere and the metal from the coin surface. 'If the tarnish were to be removed, the coin surface might become pitted and very unattractive after cleaning - therefore we do not recommend cleaning.' The Royal Mint explained that while newer coins 'are less likely to tarnish', it's not guaranteed that they won't tarnish at all. The items you should collect to make the most money It said: 'Obviously, over the years The Royal Mint has continually improved the production process for proof coins and therefore, our more recent products are less likely to tarnish. 'However that is not to say that the newer products will not tarnish; as indicated, this is a natural process.' Recommended reading: Royal Mint's top 10 most valuable 50p coins Here is a list of the top 10 most valuable 50p coins, when they were made, and how many were minted: Atlantic Salmon (2023), 200,000 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 Olympic Goalball (2011), 1,615,500 Have you seen one of these valuable coins? Let us know in the comments.
South Wales Argus
09-06-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
Should you clean your old coins? Royal Mint's advice
Plenty of coins sell for a small fortune in the UK each week with a variety of designs making them appealing to collectors. It's no surprise that over time, coins start to look older and less shiny but should you clean them? Here's what the Royal Mint advises when it comes to cleaning coins. Should you clean your old coins? The Royal Mint explained coins that age are often said to be 'tarnishing, discolouring' or 'toning' but that this is 'a natural process'. It said: 'It is a natural process, although the speed at which it progresses depends largely on the environment in which the coins are kept. In most instances, it is a very slow process and the natural patina which develops is considered by many to enhance the beauty of the coins.' Tarnish shouldn't be removed from coins, the Royal Mint explains: 'The tarnish on a coin is made up of the product of the corrosive element in the atmosphere and the metal from the coin surface. 'If the tarnish were to be removed, the coin surface might become pitted and very unattractive after cleaning - therefore we do not recommend cleaning.' The Royal Mint explained that while newer coins 'are less likely to tarnish', it's not guaranteed that they won't tarnish at all. The items you should collect to make the most money It said: 'Obviously, over the years The Royal Mint has continually improved the production process for proof coins and therefore, our more recent products are less likely to tarnish. 'However that is not to say that the newer products will not tarnish; as indicated, this is a natural process.' Recommended reading: Royal Mint's top 10 most valuable 50p coins Here is a list of the top 10 most valuable 50p coins, when they were made, and how many were minted: Atlantic Salmon (2023), 200,000 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 Olympic Goalball (2011), 1,615,500 Have you seen one of these valuable coins? Let us know in the comments.
Powys County Times
09-06-2025
- General
- Powys County Times
Should you clean your old coins? Royal Mint's advice
Have you got a stash of old coins that have seen better days? Like with anything, you might be wondering whether cleaning them up will get them looking their best. Plenty of coins sell for a small fortune in the UK each week with a variety of designs making them appealing to collectors. It's no surprise that over time, coins start to look older and less shiny but should you clean them? Here's what the Royal Mint advises when it comes to cleaning coins. Should you clean your old coins? The Royal Mint explained coins that age are often said to be 'tarnishing, discolouring' or 'toning' but that this is 'a natural process'. It said: 'It is a natural process, although the speed at which it progresses depends largely on the environment in which the coins are kept. In most instances, it is a very slow process and the natural patina which develops is considered by many to enhance the beauty of the coins.' Tarnish shouldn't be removed from coins, the Royal Mint explains: 'The tarnish on a coin is made up of the product of the corrosive element in the atmosphere and the metal from the coin surface. 'If the tarnish were to be removed, the coin surface might become pitted and very unattractive after cleaning - therefore we do not recommend cleaning.' The Royal Mint explained that while newer coins 'are less likely to tarnish', it's not guaranteed that they won't tarnish at all. The items you should collect to make the most money It said: 'Obviously, over the years The Royal Mint has continually improved the production process for proof coins and therefore, our more recent products are less likely to tarnish. 'However that is not to say that the newer products will not tarnish; as indicated, this is a natural process.' Recommended reading: Royal Mint's top 10 most valuable 50p coins Here is a list of the top 10 most valuable 50p coins, when they were made, and how many were minted: Atlantic Salmon (2023), 200,000 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 Olympic Goalball (2011), 1,615,500
Glasgow Times
09-06-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
Should you clean your old coins? Royal Mint's advice
Plenty of coins sell for a small fortune in the UK each week with a variety of designs making them appealing to collectors. It's no surprise that over time, coins start to look older and less shiny but should you clean them? Here's what the Royal Mint advises when it comes to cleaning coins. Should you clean your old coins? The Royal Mint explained coins that age are often said to be 'tarnishing, discolouring' or 'toning' but that this is 'a natural process'. It said: 'It is a natural process, although the speed at which it progresses depends largely on the environment in which the coins are kept. In most instances, it is a very slow process and the natural patina which develops is considered by many to enhance the beauty of the coins.' Tarnish shouldn't be removed from coins, the Royal Mint explains: 'The tarnish on a coin is made up of the product of the corrosive element in the atmosphere and the metal from the coin surface. 'If the tarnish were to be removed, the coin surface might become pitted and very unattractive after cleaning - therefore we do not recommend cleaning.' The Royal Mint explained that while newer coins 'are less likely to tarnish', it's not guaranteed that they won't tarnish at all. The items you should collect to make the most money It said: 'Obviously, over the years The Royal Mint has continually improved the production process for proof coins and therefore, our more recent products are less likely to tarnish. 'However that is not to say that the newer products will not tarnish; as indicated, this is a natural process.' Recommended reading: Royal Mint's top 10 most valuable 50p coins Here is a list of the top 10 most valuable 50p coins, when they were made, and how many were minted: Atlantic Salmon (2023), 200,000 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 Olympic Goalball (2011), 1,615,500 Have you seen one of these valuable coins? Let us know in the comments.
Scottish Sun
01-06-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Most valuable coins you can find in your change revealed – do you have one in your wallet?
Read more to find out how much your old change could sell for CASH IN Most valuable coins you can find in your change revealed – do you have one in your wallet? RARE coins you might be carrying in your wallet could fetch prices of more than £1,000. If you have stashes of loose change lying around, it's worth checking to see if any of these rare finds are lurking in your collection. Advertisement 3 A number of highly valuable coins could be lurking in your change Credit: tiktok 3 Some can be spotted in Royal Mint sets Credit: tiktok 3 The 1983 "new pence" coin can go for £1,000 Credit: tiktok One of the most sought-after coins wanted by collectors is the Kew Gardens 50p. Just 210,000 coins of this 2009 design were released into circulation - and almost all are in private hands according to The Royal Mint. But the lucky holders of these coins, which feature the Chinese Pagoda at Kew, could sell them for as much as £150 each. Another rare coin that could fetch £1,000 or more came into existence through a famous error on its wording. Advertisement Dating the 1983, these 2p coins read "new pence" instead of "two pence" on its tails side. TikTok account coincollectingwizard says these decades old 2ps are "a very hard coin to find". The account advises collectors and coin enthusiasts to check their Royal Mint sets - or "even luckier" find one in their change - if they hope to source one. While the 1983 date on the coin is a sign to look out for, the key unique feature is that "new pence" writing on the reverse side. Advertisement The rarest and most valuable 50p coins in circulation In addition, the ornate 2002-dated Commonwealth Games coins can also fetch a decent price. There are separate designs for each of the four countries of the United Kingdom - with the Northern Ireland coin being the rarest. The rarest version can go for around £35. The reverse of these coins shows a triumphant looking figure raising a banner over their head. Advertisement It was minted to mark the Commonwealth Games hosted in Manchester in 2002. Among coins in circulation, 50p pieces are one of the most popular to collect. This is largely thanks their surface area, which gives them enough space to include new intricate designs. Errors that make a coin unique are likely to increase its value. Advertisement The rarer the coin, the more sought after and valuable it will be to collectors.
