A rare 50p coin has sold for a huge 300 times its original face value after sparking a bidding war online.
The coin was released in 2009 to mark 250 years since Kew Gardens opened in 1759 and the Royal Mint estimate around 210,000 were made. It features the famous Chinese Pagoda at the Royal Botanic Garden on the tails side with the Queen's face as normal on the other.
Change checking website Change Checker puts the average resale price for the Kew Gardens 50p at around £167.
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And one lucky bidder has just got their hands on one for £150. Listed on eBay as "2009 50p Coin Kew Gardens Genuine Rare Collectors Piece Circulated", the coin had a starting price of £9.99.
But after a 21-way bidding war, it soon jumped up to £150, plus £2.85 for postage and packaging. According to Change Checker's estimates, this particular coin has sold for a slightly below average price.
And in some instances, there have even been examples of this coin selling for as much as £200 in the past. If you find a Kew Gardens 50p in your change, the first thing you should do is check the date on it.
This is because the Royal Mint reissued a batch of the coins in 2019 to celebrate 50 years of the 50p, and this version doesn’t tend to sell for as much. But you could still be in for an exciting payday if you find one of these, as they can sell for between £70 and £80 on eBay.
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