Britons are being encouraged to scrutinise their loose change after a coin collecting expert identified four specific error coins that together could fetch more than £1,000.
The advice comes from a specialist known online as the Coin Collecting Wizard, who detailed the lucrative finds in a recent TikTok video. While his video title playfully suggested these coins could "make you a millionaire," the actual combined value for the rare versions is a substantial £1,100.
The £2 Coin with a Twisted Secret
The first treasure to hunt for is a £2 coin from 2015. At first glance, it appears normal, but a simple rotation test reveals its hidden flaw. When you flip the coin from side to side, the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II will be upside down relative to the reverse design.
This is known as a rotation error. To check, twist the coin between your thumb and forefinger to see the alignment of the Queen's portrait and the date. The expert estimates that a confirmed 2015 rotation error £2 coin could be worth £30 or more.
The Mysterious Undated 20p
Next on the list is a 20p piece from 2008 that is missing its date. This rare minting mistake occurred in November 2008, when a batch of coins was produced without the year stamped on them.
This error affected a tiny fraction of the 136 million 20p coins minted that year, with less than 250,000 undated coins entering circulation. If you find one, it could be sold for £50 or more.
The Beloved Bunny with a Flaw
Coin collectors are also targeting the Benjamin Bunny 50p, but only those with a specific imperfection. Much like the 2015 £2 coin, the valuable version of this 50p piece features a rotation error.
The same checking method applies: if the design is misaligned when you flip it, you could be in luck. This erroneous Benjamin Bunny coin is estimated to be worth over £35.
The Ultimate Prize: A £2 Coin Missing Its Value
The most valuable item on the expert's list is a 2014 £2 coin commemorating the First World War and featuring Lord Kitchener. The standard version has the words "two pounds" on the obverse, or head side.
However, a rare error version exists where this denomination is completely missing. This minting mistake makes the coin exceptionally rare and sought-after. The Coin Collecting Wizard stated that this particular error coin can be sold for over £1,000.
With potential fortunes hiding in plain sight, the message is clear: it pays to take a closer look at the coins jangling in your pocket or purse.
