Rare $2 Firefighter coins could fetch you up to $6000

Imagine getting change at a servo and finding out one of your $2 coins could fetch you up to $6000. This isn’t just a collector’s fantasy — it’s a reality

A servo customer in Australia has made an incredible discovery after finding a rare $2 coin that could be worth up to $6000.

The coin, minted in 2020 to honour firefighters who battled Australia’s devastating bushfires, features a unique minting error that has collectors excited.

The error, now known as the “bullseye error”, occurs when the flame design, meant to sit between two firefighters, ends up over the Queen’s face instead.

An Aussie recently shared a picture of his find on social media, sparking a flurry of excitement among collectors.

“Is this a rare find?” he asked.

Coin experts say that while circulated versions like this one might not hit the top price of $6,000, they could still be worth a few thousand dollars.

“If this guy has got it from the servo, it sounds like it’s probably been in a till, it may have been knocked around a bit and all those things contribute to a value.” Coin expert Matthew Thompson told Yahoo Finance.

The coin’s value ultimately depends on its condition and authenticity. There have been reports of counterfeit versions, where people manually transfer the flame design to mimic the error.

To avoid disappointment, it’s recommended to get any potential find verified by a professional.

So, next time you get change at a servo, take a closer look at your $2 coins—you might just be holding onto a small fortune.