Four little-known error coins worth up to £2,000 you could find in your change – how to spot them
But eagle-eyed collectors soon noticed something a little different on some of their 50ps.
Rachel said collectors reported finding an error on the obverse , where several extra lines appeared across the Queen's portrait.But ChangeChecker said that they have been known to fetch hefty sums on the secondary market.There are lots of ways to sell your coin - you can sell it on eBay, through Facebook, or in an auction.
Perhaps the safest way of selling rare coins is to sell them at auction - to do this, contact The Royal Mint's Collectors Service.You'll need to enquire via email, and a member of the valuation team will contact get back to you. Take a picture of your coin and attach this to the email - you can find the details on The Royal Mint's website.
Be aware that you will be charged for this service though - the cost will vary depending on the size of your collection.But take into account that if you manage to sell your item then eBay will charge you 10% of the money you made - this includes postage and packaging.
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