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Paddington Coin Mania: Rare Find or Fool's Gold? The £10K Question!

Jul 02, 2025 at 05:59 pm

Is that Paddington Bear 50p coin in your pocket worth a fortune? We dive into the hype around 'rare' Paddington coins and the eye-watering £10K price tags popping up online.

Paddington Coin Mania: Rare Find or Fool's Gold? The £10K Question!

Paddington Coin Mania: Rare Find or Fool's Gold? The £10K Question!

Hold onto your marmalade sandwiches, folks! The world of coin collecting is buzzing about Paddington Bear, specifically the 50p coins featuring the beloved bear. But are these coins genuinely rare treasures, or are we being led on a wild goose chase with those tempting £10K price tags?

Paddington's Priceless Pilgrimage: St. Paul's and a Hefty Price Tag

A recent eBay listing from Woodbridge caught our eye: a Paddington Bear 50p coin, depicting the bear outside St. Paul's Cathedral, listed for a cool £10,000! The seller boldly declared it 'rare,' but here's the kicker: according to the Royal Mint, over nine million of these coins were minted back in 2019.

Rare or Not? That is the Question.

This raises the big question: what exactly makes a Paddington coin worth a small fortune? While the St. Paul's coin might not be as scarce as the seller hopes, other Paddington 50p variations have indeed fetched impressive sums. Earlier this year, another Paddington coin from Ipswich was listed for a staggering £25,000! The seller emphasized its pristine condition ('beautifully, clean and shiny') and collectibility.

Beyond Paddington: Coin Collecting Craze

The Paddington coin phenomenon is part of a larger trend. People are hunting for rare coins and selling it with high price. A £2 London Underground coin was listed for almost £9,000! Even a 'vintage' 2p coin was listed for over £15,000.

So, Is Your Paddington Coin Worth £10K?

Probably not. Unless you have a unique error coin or a particularly rare design in mint condition, that Paddington 50p is likely worth closer to, well, 50 pence. However, the joy of coin collecting isn't always about the monetary value. It's about the thrill of the hunt, the connection to history, and the fun of finding a little piece of Paddington's adventures in your pocket. So, keep those coins close and who knows, you might find something rare!

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