The coin sold at auction for a huge price thanks to one mistake you need to look out for
A rare two-pence coin made with a 'major error' on it has sold for £700 at auction. At first glance, it can be hard to spot what is wrong with the 1983 2p coin which went under the hammer at RWB Auctions last week.
Collectors say this subtle error was likely produced when an old die was used to strike the coin, and very few of these coins exist. The 2p coin sold for £700. Children born in the 1980s are now being urged to check their coins in case they have one of the rare coins. “It is worth checking old coin collections for this set, particularly if you were born in 1983," said Jon White, of RWB Auctions.
Some UK coins are considered rare and valuable due to a combination of factors, including low mintage, errors in production, historical significance, or special designs. Here are the main reasons that contribute to the rarity and value of certain UK coins: Coins with a low number of copies produced tend to be rarer and more valuable. If a particular coin has a limited release, it becomes harder to find, making it more desirable to collectors.
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