Five rare UK coins worth more than £300 - including an Olympics 50p

An expert has urged Brits to look out for specific 50p coins that could be worth significantly more than their face value - and they could be in your pocket

An expert has urged Brits to keep an eye out for specific 50p coins that could be worth significantly more than their face value - and they could be in your pocket.

The Coin Collecting Wizard took to TikTok to share his advice with followers.

He explained that five types of 50 pence pieces are still in circulation and could fetch a pretty penny more than their face value.

"Have you ever actually spent the time to look at your 50 pence coins?" he asked. "Some have designs on them, making them valuable, you know.

"Think all your coins are worthless? Think again. Some 50ps in your change, could be worth £20, £50, even £100.

"Here are the ones to look out for." The first coin he showcased was, until recently, the rarest 50p coin in the UK.

This 2009 coin features an image of the renowned pergola at Kew Gardens on its reverse side. The expert revealed: "First up, the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p." He explained why these are particularly desirable. "Only 210,000 were made - that's insanely low," he said.

According to the expert, these are currently worth £150 "or more". At the time of writing, several of these coins were listed on eBay with prices ranging from £230 to £280.

He then advised people to look out for any Olympic 50p coins that were minted to commemorate the 2012 London games. He stated: "Next the Olympic 50ps from 2011."

A staggering 29 designs were minted for this coin collection, each symbolising a different sport, with wrestling, judo and football coins topping the value charts. The Coin Collecting Wizard revealed that these could command prices between £15 and £25, noting: "These can sell for £15 to £25 and you might already have one in your drawer."

He then highlighted the current rarest 50p piece, the 2023-minえた