Royal Mint rare 50p coins as Atlantic Salmon sells for £100

London: The Atlantic Salmon 50p coin has really made waves in the coin-collecting world. It recently sold for £105 after a lively bidding war on an auction site, with 25 bids placed!

The Royal Mint has declared this coin the rarest in circulation in the UK, with only 200,000 minted. That’s a big deal for collectors!

This coin has knocked the Kew Gardens 50p off its long-held top spot for the first time in 15 years. The Royal Mint, which makes British coins, is pretty excited about it.

They call it “the nation’s most collectable coin,” and it’s had over 100 different designs since it was introduced. Talk about variety!

Interestingly, six of the ten rarest 50p coins are linked to the 2012 London Olympics. Plus, the Peter Rabbit and Flopsy Bunny coins from 2018 are also on that rare list.

So, what makes a coin valuable? Well, the 50p has become the most sought-after coin in the UK, thanks to its unique designs and history.

Its size, at 27.5mm, is the largest for any British coin, giving it plenty of room for cool designs. It’s been used to celebrate major events over the last 50 years.

Collectors are particularly drawn to the rarest coins, and the number minted plays a huge role in their value. The condition and any design errors can also boost a coin’s worth.

How a coin is sold can affect its price too. Some collectors go all out on eBay or at auctions, while others prefer to get a solid valuation from a coin dealer.

In case you’re curious, here’s a quick list of the top 10 most valuable 50p coins, along with their minting years and numbers:

1. Atlantic Salmon (2023), 200,000
2. Kew Gardens (2009), 210,000
3. Olympic Wrestling (2011), 1,129,500
4. Olympic Football (2011), 1,161,500
5. Olympic Judo (2011), 1,161,500
6. Olympic Triathlon (2011), 1,163,500
7. Peter Rabbit (2018), 1,400,000
8. Flopsy Bunny (2018), 1,400,000
9. Olympic Tennis (2011), 1,454,000
10. Olympic Goalball (2011), 1,615,500