In 2008 an error (undated) coin known as a ‘mule’ was made using mis-matching obverse and reverse dies. We've had a look online to see how much these error - or "mule" - coins sell for but it doesn't look like there are any currently available on sale. The 'rarest' Gibraltar 20p, which features a 'keys' design went for £1.50 (and there were two of them) recently, while the 2004 Falkland Islands 20p featuring the Romney Marsh Sheep has been known to exchange hands for around £2 (this one is uncirculated, though). However, only 210,000 were ever struck - making it the most sought after fifty pence to ever grace our change. The Treasury said no more were needed after thousands of older 20ps coins reentered circulation when Brits found them in change jars at home in their search for old round £1 coins. But what does that mean for your holidays? Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. In 2008, the reverse of each denomination from 1p to £1 was redesigned by Matthew Dent to feature a different part of the Royal Arms Shield. The coin has never entered into circulation or been in a person's pocket, and is classified as mint state 63 uncirculated, on a scale of 1-70 based on a coin's condition. Specifications are shown at the bottom of this page. Another bronze 20p was given away in November 2011 by website Change Checker after it was made aware of the flaw by a collector. In fact plenty of collectors are still doing just that in the hope of finding one," explain experts at ChangeChecker. These coins were accidentally struck on silver and can be easily mistaken for a 10p. The Royal Mint is yet to release figures on how many were made in 2018, but you'd think that the last coins minted in 2016 would be valuable to collectors. A rare coin found in circulation has been confirmed to be a very extraordinary error coin (Image: Change Checker/288 Group Ltd) Dubbed one of the rarest coins to date, the bronze 20p coin … "Coins with mismatched sides like these are known in the collecting world as ‘mules’ – the name deriving from the hybrid offspring of a horse and a donkey. EUR 32.00. Meanwhile, the 'rare' Bailiwick of Jersey 20p coin, featuring a lighthouse, has sold for around 50p - but be aware of sellers trying to flog them for much more online - this one is currently listed for £100. EUR 10.29 postage. That’s now quite collectable.". NGC makes the World Coin Price Guide available to its website visitors as a free service, but in no way does the information provided represent NGC’s official opinion or policy. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Our. ... Is my coin rare? Year: 1982. The 20p was first issued in 1982 and has proved a popular denomination, being struck in large numbers ever since. ... All 2p coins minted between February 1971 and 1982 … EUR 8.00 postage. The coins worth the most are often those with low mintage numbers or printing errors that date back to when they were first manufactured. From United States. 1982 United Kingdom 20 Pence Proof Silver Piedfort Twenty Pence The Royal Mint. HAVE a rummage through the change in your pocket for a coin that's been minted with a mistake as it could be worth a small fortune. "The first minting had a swimmer with waves obscuring her face but the designer didn't want that, so they unobscured her face and made it clear of wavy lines. A RARE 20p coin without a date on it could be worth up to £50 - and you could have one in your loose change. In some cases, NGC has made adjustments or edits to the prices, descriptions and specifications. This 20p is significantly thinner than the standard 20p coin - it's made of bronze instead of cupro-nickel. It's not just UK coins that are collectible, in fact, many special editions from the likes of Gibraltar and the Isle of Man are worth more than just face value. Unfortunately, no. In January, The Royal Mint re-released a fresh batch of its rarest 50p coin to date: the Kew Gardens edition - but it sold out in minutes. The rare £2, 50p, 20p and 2p coins that are worth hundreds. this coin has been in circulation. Approximately 10,270,000 of these types of coins were issued for circulation in 2007. These are super rare and aren't specific to any year, although one from 1987 did crop up which coin site ChangeChecker ended up giving away as a prize. The coins that are worth the most are “mule” ones which have been minted with inaccuracies on them by mistake. Find and check the prices for rare 50p coins on ebay. But if you've visited one of the islands and still have change in your pocket then it's worth checking for valuable coins. Year of Issue: 1982. One of these sold on eBay early this year for £13.50 after attracting nine bids - that's 67 and a half times its original value. The same month another sold for an incredible £224.81. It is 21.4mm wide, 1.7mm thick and weighs 5g. During this period, a series of blank 1ps managed to get caught up in the presses - ending up as 20ps instead. While they're not worth quite as much, you can still make a profit if you're willing to part with one. Nowadays they normally sell for around the £50 mark which I’m sure you’ll agree is still not a bad return for a 20p coin," adds ChangeCheker. "An example is when a mistake is made by the Royal Mint, like a 20p without a date, for example, or a 1983 2p coin accidentally printed with the old wording 'New Pence'. Antique specialists, V Marshall & Sons, in Beverley, later valued at upwards of £2,200. or Best Offer. James Weller from Kent found one in his change at home. It's not just 20p coins issued by the Royal Mint that are popular either, with ones made in the Channel Islands and Gibraltar also turning a profit online. 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It estimates the coin is worth around £50 in real terms ( much like this one that sold on eBay on 16 January 2019 ). It's celebrated on a number of coins, including the Suburu and Ford 20p piece. One of these coins sold in November last year for a whopping £224.81, although most of them sell online for around £70. It says Elizabeth 11 and Isle of Man ...(1982 rare coin) it is weird as it is very thin and looks nothing like a normal 20p coin it has no outline and on the back some sort of chest with swords,swirls like a queens crescent crest. +C $23.02 shipping estimate. The bad news is they're not hugely valuable. mule" ones which have been minted with inaccuracies, ChangeChecker ended up giving away as a prize, glitch meant a batch of 2p coins were printed with the old wording, James Weller from Kent found one in his change at home, Royal Mint reissued a special edition set of 50p coins, rarest are worth up to 20 times face value at £40, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). They truly are a rare find which could make them worth even more. It's not just sterling issued in the UK that is worth more than face value - special edition 20p coins from Gibraltar and the Channel Isles can also be valuable to collectors. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, There are only a handful of error coins that make the 20ps valuable, We couldn't find any of these being sold on eBay showing just how rare they are, The coin was accidentally minted without the 2008 stamp on it, The coin celebrates the annual Rally of Isle of Man that's been running since 1979, The State of Guernsey issues its own version of a 20p that is worth more than face value online, Most businesses in the UK won't accept the Gibraltar 20p - but one may have slipped into your change, Are the coins in YOUR pocket worth a small fortune? You can unsubscribe at any time. "Other collectibles are redesigns or limited edition releases. The coin was circulated after the reverse of each denomination from 1p to £1 was redesigned back in 2008, bringing the date to the "heads" side. In November 2018, one eBay seller managed to sell theirs online for £125 - that's 625 more than face value. The coin may seem perfectly normal at face value, however, flip it on both sides, and you'll find many are victims of a printing error. Silver 2p (1971 to 1992) worth up to £1,000. Coin. Following a very popular post I wrote on rare coins in the UK and 50p coins worth much more than 50p, this rare 20p coins specific post looks at just that, rare 20p coins! 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Not technically a printing error, this coin was originally minted with water passing directly over the swimmer’s face, but it was later modified to include less water so you can see the swimmer more clearly. Click & Collect. One of the rarest coins ever, the bronze 20p coin is dated 1987. But what about other rare coins you may have hidden behind the sofa? Experts have valued this one to be worth between £1,000 and £1,500. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Its obverse has featured the profile of Queen Elizabeth II since the coin's introduction on 9 June 1982. The striking design by Christopher Le Brun RA features the famous Chinese Pagoda at Kew entwined by a decorative leafy climber. https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/8224276/rare-valuable-20p-coins-worth-100 Search through 1000s of coins for sale right now. That's because every few years, the Mint produces a batch of special designs for each country - and collectors are on the hunt for the ones with the lowest mintage numbers. We pay for your stories! London 2012 Olympics Aquatics 50p first design worth up to £1,500. If you spot a rare design, you can start by having it verified and valued by the Royal Mint. The 20p coins that are worth the most are "mule" ones which have been minted with inaccuracies on them by mistake. Alan then took it to America's oldest coin authentication and grading service, who confirmed it to be a mix of foreign metal - a copper plated steel blank - and UK coinage. The Rally Isle of Man - or Manx International Rally as it used to be known - is an annual racing competition that's been running since 1979. We being you fine coins for serious numismatists. Get our money-saving tips and top offers direct to your inbox with the Mirror Money newsletter. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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EUR 89.99. The 20p "milk can" coins normally sell for only a pound or so, and that's for coins with absolutely no wear. Rather than being produced with a bronze metal blank, known as a planchet, like every other 20p made in 1990, this coin was struck on a planchet from a foreign country. However, when the new Royal Shield 20p coins were struck for circulation, the old die was accidentally used, meaning a batch was issued with no date on either side of the coin. It does not have a date on the tails side and a very small date on the queen side. All 2p coins minted before 1982 say 'new pence', ... Back in 2008 the Royal Mint accidentally printed around 250,000 20p coins with no date on them at all. "It’s regarded by many as the Holy Grail of change collecting, and back in 2008, the undated 20p saga encouraged an entire country to start carefully checking their coins. They're not rare - they were first minted in 2005 and are still available today. Email us at money@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 78 24516. We've put together a round-up of the most valuable ones - so keep your eyes peeled. The most valuable 20p coin from "the rock" is the Keys of Gibraltar design worth around £2.50 on eBay, which is 12 and a half times its original value. We reveal the rarest 2p coins that are in circulation - and some could be sold on for hundreds. The design celebrates the ancient tradition of when the city would lock its four gates during a storm to protect it from the raging sea. Back in 2009, the Royal Mint accidentally issued up to 200,000 20p coins without a year stamp, making it the first coin in 300 years to be released in circulation without a date. A lucky collector – who wished … Extremely rare good condition 1982 20p TWENTY PENCE COIN - COLLECTORS ITEM -ELIZABETH II. 1983 New Pence 2p coin worth up to £1,250. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Item specifics. i have a 20p coin. In January 2018, the coin was verified as authentic by the Royal Mint, who confirmed it as genuine coinage. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. There are 37 different £2 coin designs currently in circulation, and some of the rarest are worth up to 20 times face value at £40. Year: 1982. Since the 20p coin was first introduced in 1982, it’s barely changed at all. Instead, we've found that they're actually only worth face value. A dad who bought an odd-looking 20p on eBay for £50 in 2017 is thought to be the owner of the rarest 20p coin out there. As a collectible, it can be sold for £30-£50. There are coins without a date on them that were issued between 2008 and 2009 (although you obviously won’t see this date :) ) At the moment, you’ll likely get £50-£100 for an undated 20p. We've run through rare 2p coins as well as the £2 coins worth money so here are the 20ps to watch out for. The BBC recently discovered that there were no 20p coins minted in 2017 – the year the new, twelve-sided £1 coin was launched. All 2p coins minted between February 1971 and 1982 should say "new pence" on the front, while those released after this date say "two pence". Unlike 50p and 10p coins, the 20p design has remained almost the same since it was first minted back in 1982, making only a handful of them actually valuable to a collector. The World Coin Price Guide was independently compiled by Active Interest Media’s NumisMaster. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. And it's so valuable that in August 2018, one lucky owner managed to trade theirs for £900 on eBay after having it verified by the Royal Mint. The Royal Mint decided to replace 'New Pence" with 'Two Pence' in 1982. The error coin could be worth up to £750 - but it's not just that 20p coin that could be worth a small fortune. Don't forget to join the Sun Money's Facebook group for the latest bargains and money-saving advice. The BBC recently discovered that there were no 20p coins minted in 2017 - the year the new, twelve-sided £1 coin was launched. Most people don’t think of 20p coins as being rare and the design has stayed almost identical to the first coins minted. Great for Collectors (2 available) C $155.63. If you find a bronze 20p coin or one without a date on it in your change then you may be quids in. View our online Press Pack. £5.00. The pound coin (£1) was introduced in 1983 to replace the Bank of England £1 banknote which was discontinued in 1984 (although the Scottish banks continued producing them for some time afterwards; the last of them, the Royal Bank of Scotland £1 note, is still in production as of 2013 [ref] ). 1982 RARE 20p twenty pence coin collectable Elizabeth 11. A very special 20p coin from 2008 has been known to fetch hundreds of pounds on eBay - but are there any others worth more than face value? A British 1982 cupro-nickel 20 Pence coin (heptagonal)(Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £0.40 GBP. But…there are a number of 20p coins … Do you have any of these rare 2p coins worth up to £56 in your pocket? The State of Guernsey began issuing its own designs on coins in 1982 and they are still issued today. FINDING a rare coin in your change could be a way of making some quick cash - especially if it's a rare bronze 20p. The Royal Mint said it was the result of an extremely rare minting error, with a blank 1p somehow finding its way into the presses and ending up with a 20p struck onto it. However, due to an error, some 250,000 rare 20p coins were misprinted! This meant they all came out all bronze. “Our examination has confirmed that the coin is make of bronze and not, as it ought to be, of cupro-nickel," The Mint said. That's because they're undated - a flaw collectors are willing to pay huge sums for. The British decimal twenty pence coin – often pronounced "twenty pee" – is a unit of currency equal to 20/100 of a pound sterling. The Royal Mint confirmed a minting error caused a number of 20p coins to be struck in bronze – instead of silver. Twenty Pence 20P Coins, Circulated Condition, 1982 - Present UK Decimal British. Like the 50p coin, it is an equilateral curve heptagon. The twenty pence (20p) coin was introduced in 1982 to fill the gap between the 10p and 50p coins. 1982 20p at Rare British Coins. Look out for the missing date on the side with the Queen's head. Unlike 50p and 10p coins, the 20p design has remained almost the same since it was first minted back in 1982, making only a handful of them actually valuable to a collector. Four different portraits of the Queen have been used; the latest design by Jody Clark was introduced in 2015. He hasn't sold it yet, but if it sells for anything like other silver 2p coins, then it could be worth more than £1,000. Five different obverses and two reverses have been used to date. This rare UK coin known for its stamped Kew Gardens Pagoda is quite a rare coin in the UK, with only 210,000 minted as compared to a standard minting of around 5 million. If you have one, it's worth getting it verified by the Mint before having it valued. 82' is the year these coins were first issued in the uk. The most sought after twenty pence piece in circulation forms part of a batch of coins released by the Royal Mint in 2008. It's worth pointing out that these coins aren't likely to turn up in your change as UK businesses don't tend to accept Sterling issued by any provider other than the Royal Mint. Launched in 2009, the coin was printed to mark the 250th anniversary of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. RARE - 1982 Isle of Man 20p Twenty Pence Coin "Viking Coat of Arms". The rare Standing on the Shoulders of Giants £2 coin has only been stamped on nickel brass, rather than on two types of metal - nickel brass and copper zinc. "Mistakes are eminently collectable," explains Philip Mussell, director of Coin News. Estimates have varied over the years but the Royal Mint claims no more than 250,000 coins ever made it into circulation. Rare 1982, 20 Pence Coin. But in 1983, a glitch meant a batch of 2p coins were printed with the old wording on them making them valuable to collectors. “What has happened is that a black disk of metal intended for one of the many bronze coins produce by the Royal Mint unfortunately became mixed in with 20p blanks and was struck in error by the 20p dies. Dubbed one of the rarest coins to date, the bronze 20p coin was the result of a Royal Mint mix-up between 1982 and 1990. These Rare 20p Coins Are Worth Up To £100 EACH! "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. In 2016 a similar coin sold for £1,350 on eBay. 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