A special edition coin spotted being sold on auction sites for £2 could actually be worth up to £150 thanks to a minting mistake. Nearly 37 million Silver Jubilee Crowns were created in 1977 to mark the Queen's Silver Jubilee - the 25th anniversary of Elizabeth II's accession to the thrones of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms.
The rare currency was first sold for 25p when it was minted but many people kept it as a collector's item. Despite it being branded a 'Silver Jubilee' coin, it was not actually made from silver and was named in reference to the anniversary.
The coin, measuring 3.83cm in diameter and 28.28g in weight, features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on horseback while the phrase ‘ELIZABETH II DG. REG FD 1977’ can be seen written around the edge. According to the Liverpool Echo, the coin can be purchased on eBay for around £2 meaning it doesn't have a huge amount of worth.
However, according to The Coin Expert, it's worth taking a look at the intricate details of the coin as it could actually be worth around £150. The blog reports that in 2014 a 1977 Jubilee crown coin went to auction after it was found to have been minted incorrectly.
The coin's design was said to be off-centre due to an error in the striking process. Its value was said to be estimated between £100 and £150.
However, the final selling price is unknown. In February 2022, the Royal Mint released a 50p coin celebrating Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee into circulation via Post Offices across the UK.
The special 50p coin features a commemorative Platinum Jubilee design on the ‘tails’ side of the coin. It is the first time that a Royal event has been celebrated on a 50p, Britain’s most collectable coin, and the unique design was personally approved by The Queen.
