A rare Benjamin Bunny 50p coin with a rotation error could be worth significantly more than its face value, with around 10,000 of the 2017 coins struck with the defect. The error leaves the Queen's head facing the wrong direction on the obverse compared to the design on the reverse.
How to Spot the Error
According to @CoinCollectingWizard, who has an impressive following of 273,000 on TikTok, this 50p coin is worth 'big money' due to the easily missed error. Discussing the Benjamin Bunny 50p with the late Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, he said: "If the Queen is upside down on your 50p coin then it's worth 'big money'."
The error occurred during the minting process, leaving the Queen's head in a different direction on the obverse design of the Benjamin Bunny on the reverse. To determine if you possess one of these coins, hold the piece upright with the Queen's head facing directly upwards, then flip it horizontally.
Checking Your Change
If Benjamin Bunny is skewed or upside down compared to the obverse, you have a rotation error. Experts frequently advise households to always inspect their change as one minor detail could significantly boost its value without you even noticing.
To spot a rare coin, you need to check for errors or low mintage, as these factors can greatly influence its all-important price tag. This particular 50p is an error all because the design is facing the wrong way.
