A 50 pence coin featuring the 'aquatics' design from the 2012 London Olympics could sell for up to £3,000 due to a rare printing error.
A rare 50 pence coin from 2011 commemorating the 2012 London Olympics has caught the attention of collectors, potentially fetching a significant sum of £3,000. This particular coin, featuring an 'aquatics' design depicting a swimmer with goggles and a cap, holds a unique value due to a peculiarity in its early editions.An expert on the TikTok account UK Coin Hunt revealed that the initial release of the aquatics coin had water lines obscuring the swimmer's face.
Subsequently, later versions removed these lines. It is the version with the water lines that commands a high price. While finding this rare coin in your pocket change is unlikely, the expert acknowledged that there's always a chance you might encounter it online, although it will come with a hefty price tag. He noted that the value has surged in recent years, with prices ranging from £2,500 to £3,500.The Britannia Coin Company currently lists an uncirculated version of this coin for £3,995. The company emphasizes the coin's rarity, stating that only approximately 600 were produced with the water lines before the design was altered. This makes it the rarest base metal 50 pence coin ever released.
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