A rare 50p coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II and the Battle of Hastings is listed on eBay for over £37,000. The 2016 coin is being sold for more than 74,000 times its face value.
Listing details and price
The listing is based in London and priced at £37,358.40 or best offer, with delivery set at £9.95. The seller describes it as “a rare collectable piece minted in Great Britain during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II,” celebrating the historic battle and sought after by collectors of British decimal coinage.
The description adds that despite being uncertified, the coin “holds value for its historical significance and the craftsmanship it represents,” calling it “a valuable addition to any coin collection” and “a unique and special find for numismatists.”
Other rare coins to watch for
eBay hosts numerous listings for rare coins fetching thousands of pounds. Meanwhile, the Royal Mint has highlighted the rarest coins of 2026, naming the Atlantic Salmon 2023 as the rarest 50p coin in circulation, with only 20,000 minted.
According to the Royal Mint website, the Atlantic salmon became the rarest 50p coin in circulation in 2023, entering circulation at the end of November that year as part of eight new definitive designs representing flora and fauna from across the four UK nations.
