Prompt: A RARE Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for around 250 times its worth on eBay after it started a mini bidding war. After attracting 11 bids, the 20p coin sold for £53.99. An error saw it minted without a date and it quickly became a sought-after collector's item. Before 2008, the date on 20p coins would be found on the tail side.
The rare coin enthusiast shared a video on social media to explain how the coin could earn you a hefty sum.The back of the coin, what makes it rare is an error with the number three in the date at the bottom of the coinThe coin in question is a One Penny which dates back to 1893, but it's the production error which makes it a valuable find.
The Coin Collecting Wizard explained what makes the coin valuable is an error with the number three in the date at the bottom of the coin.Popular Wetherspoons shutters in spate of closures for pub chain “This is such a difficult error to spot but it is well worth your time as uncirculated versions of this coin have sold for £600,” he said.
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