Rare 50p coin sells for £117 on eBay
The 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin is ranked as the second rarest circulating 50p by the Royal Mint.
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A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £117 on eBay, significantly exceeding its face value. The online auction, which concluded on November 1, saw the coin attract 13 bids. The listing described the item as a 2009 Kew Gardens 50p, though its authenticity has not been independently verified. The sale was reported by Ham & High, Times Series, and Harrow Times.
Coin Rarity and Mintage
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The Royal Mint released the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The coin features a Chinese pagoda on its reverse and a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. It had a circulating mintage of 210,000. The Royal Mint identifies this coin as the second rarest 50p in circulation, based on mintage figures. This places it just behind the 2023 Atlantic Salmon 50p coin, which has a mintage of 200,000 and is considered the rarest.
According to The Royal Mint, lower demand for 50p coins in 2009 contributed to the limited number of Kew Gardens editions being produced that year. Factors influencing a coin's value include its rarity, collector demand, and condition. Coins with lower mintage figures are typically more sought after, and well-preserved examples tend to command higher prices.
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Other Rare 50p Coins
The Royal Mint's list of rare 50p coins includes several Olympic-themed designs from 2011, such as Olympic Football with a mintage of 1,125,500 and Olympic Wrestling with 1,129,500. The Peter Rabbit and Flopsy Bunny coins released in 2018 each had a mintage of 1,400,000. Collectors are advised to check their change for these scarce editions.
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+How much did the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin sell for?
The 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin sold for £117 on eBay on November 1. This price was achieved after the coin received 13 bids during the online auction.
+Why is the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin considered rare?
The 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin is ranked as the second rarest circulating 50p by the Royal Mint due to its low mintage of 210,000. The Royal Mint stated that low demand for 50p coins in 2009 contributed to this small production number.
+What is the rarest 50p coin in circulation?
The 2023 Atlantic Salmon 50p coin is currently considered the rarest circulating 50p by the Royal Mint. It has a mintage figure of 200,000, making it rarer than the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p.
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