A savvy coin collector is quids in after selling a rare 50p piece for nearly £200 - and he is now urging people to "check their change" for hidden treasures. Darren James, 38, bought a 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin off eBay three years ago for £80.
He decided to sell the coin on eBay with no idea how much money he would get for it - or if he would break even. According to Darren, it was a "slow-burner" and he had hardly any interest until the final hour of the bidding- the price skyrocketed to £186.11.
Darren, from Plymouth said: "I bought the coin three years ago to jump on the bandwagon after I saw an advert to check your change.
