Rare £2 coin from 2002 sells for over £50 thanks to a tiny symbol

If you've got any £2 coins lying around, you'll definitely want to give them a close inspection - one particular design from 2002 is currently selling for over £50

Have you got any spare £2 coins lying around? You might want to give them a close inspection, as one particular design from 2002 is currently selling for over £50 on the collector's market - all thanks to a tiny, barely noticeable symbol etched into the metal.

The coin in question was originally minted to commemorate the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Northern Ireland. It features an athlete silhouette and the UK flag on one side, with the iconic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the other. But a closer look reveals an additional detail that sets this £2 coin apart - a small, obscure symbol that was included as part of the original design.

This unique marking has caused the value of the coin to skyrocket, with some fetching as much as 26 times their original £2 face value on the collectors’ market. With a total of 4,855,500 minted coins of this variety, it's thought that many are still out there unnoticed, waiting to be discovered by savvy collectors.

The collectable bimetallic coin seems to have exploded in value due to this unusual marking engraved on the metal. Released under Queen Elizabeth II's reign, the coin is made up of a base metal alloy and was first circulated in 2002 to commemorate the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games.

Images of the rare £2 coin have been revealed by The Britannia Coin Company, a respected dealer based in Royal Wootton Bassett. The company is currently listing the coin for sale with a starting price of £52, highlighting the significant premium it has amassed over its original £2 face value.

So next time you come across a £2 coin, be sure to give it a close inspection - you might just be holding onto a small fortune. And who knows, that tired-looking old coin in your pocket could be worth far more than you think.