Two error coins could be hidden in your pocket and they're worth hundreds of pounds

TikTok user @CoinCollectingWizard is on a mission to alert the British public about two coins which could be worth hundreds more than face value.

TikTok user @CoinCollectingWizard is highlighting two coins that could be worth more than face value, with one recently selling for £205 on eBay and another valued at £750.

The user, who has over 100k followers on the platform, regularly shares tips on how to spot valuable coins and highlights some of the latest coin news.

In a recent video, the user showed his followers two coins that they should look out for, starting with the error £1 coin, which has the new £1 design struck onto an old £1 coin base.

This error is believed to have occurred when the old round £1 coin was replaced with the new 12-sided coin in 2017.

The user also mentioned a bronze 20p coin that has been creating a stir online after experts claimed it recently sold for nearly £800.

One mistake collectors want to get their hands on is this normally silver 20p coin in bronze.

This happened after being struck onto the metal normally struck for a 1p coin that had slipped into the wrong batch.

“This error has been confirmed by the Royal Mint as an extremely sought-after minting error.

These are super rare and are not specific to any year.

We’ve had a look online to see how much these error coins sell for but it doesn’t look like there are any currently available on sale.

But experts have previously valued these coins at £750 each.”

Often rare coins can be dismissed in your pocket, but the reality is so much more different, reports the Daily Record.

Finding a special coin can be down to a number of factors, whether it has low mintage or an interesting story behind it.

Once you find a rare gem hidden in your stash, make sure you get it checked as you never know its true worth.

Speaking to a professional can help you get it valued.