An incredibly rare coin worth as much as £72,000 could be sitting in your pocket. Attention is turning to the 1933 George V penny, a coin collectors would love to add to their collections. However, finding one is incredibly unlikely, with just six known examples believed to exist.
Why Is the 1933 Penny So Rare?
Most were produced for ceremonial purposes, making the coin exceptionally rare and highly sought after. Since they weren't released into circulation, it means finding one can be slightly hard – although nothing in life is impossible.
Instagram user @CoinCollectingWizard described the 1933 British penny as "one of the rarest coins in UK history". He told his 37,200 followers: "The British Penny that could change your life overnight! Imagine finding a humble old penny in your change... only to discover it's worth a fortune. That's exactly the case with the legendary 1933 British penny – one of the rarest coins in UK history."
Potential Value and Fakes
He said if you manage to find one in your stash, you could be looking at hundreds of thousands of pounds at auction. However, there's a slight downfall. Since they're so famous, it's likely over the years replicas would have been made so there are far more fake ones out there. The expert cautioned that since a vast number of fakes are out there – it's essential to have your coin examined by a specialist.
He added: "The 1933 penny is the crown jewel of British coin collecting – but sadly, finding one in your change is like winning the lottery... twice."
Experts' Estimate
This highly sought-after coin, known as the 1933 George V penny, is estimated by experts to be worth around £72,000. It's rare because only a handful were ever produced and didn't enter circulation, meaning they would not have been made available to the general public. Some of these coins are described as "uniface", meaning they feature a design on just one side, with the reverse left completely blank.
