Special rare coin could sell for £62,000 – and expert says it could be hiding in your jar
18.06.2024 - 11:09
/ ok.co.uk
Rare coins can be a challenge to come across, but when you do, it's absolutely worth it. Certain pieces could fetch a pretty penny, depending on their mintage and circulation.
It's always key to check the quality of the designs as some with minting errors can sell for thousands online or at auction. According to TikTok user @CoinCollectingWizard, a specific coin which recently sold for £62,000 might just be hiding in your wallets.
The 1945 silver three pence was recently spotted by someone, proving "you can find rare coins out there".
In the video, the user explained: "The silver three pence had become so unpopular by 1945 and the mint had already changed them in 1937 to the bigger, heavier 12-sided nickel brass three pence. But the silver three pence were still being made alongside the brass version." He added: "In 1945 the silver coin's final year, a mintage of 371,000 pieces was apparently deemed redundant because of public acceptance of the nickel brass version and was ordered to be melted down." The coin enthusiast claimed its silver was then used in other mint products, although some "escaped their fate".
Now these have been found in random collections around the world and "might just be sitting in your coin jar". He added: "The most recent one found went for £62,000 at auction." Since the video was posted, it garnered over 200 likes and numerous shares.
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