帶有“重大錯誤”的罕見兩便士硬幣在拍賣會上拍出 700 英鎊的價格

這枚 1983 年的 2 便士硬幣上週在 RWB 拍賣會上出售，其不尋常的措辭引起了世界各地收藏家的興趣。

A rare two-pence coin with a "major error" has sold for £700 at auction.

一枚有「重大錯誤」的罕見兩便士硬幣在拍賣會上以 700 英鎊的價格售出。

The 2p coin from 1983, which was sold at RWB Auctions last week, has an unusual wording that has piqued the interest of collectors worldwide.

這枚 1983 年的 2 便士硬幣上週在 RWB 拍賣會上出售，其不尋常的措辭引起了世界各地收藏家的興趣。

Due to a mistake by the UK's Royal Mint, the coin reads "new pence" instead of "two pence".

由於英國皇家造幣廠的失誤，硬幣上寫著「新便士」而不是「兩便士」。

This subtle error is believed to have occurred when an old dye was used to strike the coin, and only a few of these coins are thought to exist.

這種微妙的錯誤被認為是在使用舊染料來鑄造硬幣時發生的，而這些硬幣中只有少數被認為存在。

The rare 2p coin was part of a promotional giveaway called The Great British 1983 Coin Collection, a collaboration between The Royal Mint and Italian drinks company Martini and Rossi.

這枚罕見的 2 便士硬幣是英國皇家造幣廠與義大利飲料公司 Martini and Rossi 合作推出的名為「偉大的英國 1983 硬幣系列」促銷贈品的一部分。

Despite thousands of sets being released, only a small number feature the rare 2p coin.

儘管已發行了數千套，但只有少數套幣具有稀有的 2p 硬幣。

Jon White, of RWB Auctions, is now urging those born in the 1980s to check their coins, saying: "It is worth checking old coin collections for this set, particularly if you were born in 1983.

RWB 拍賣行的 Jon White 現在敦促 1980 年代出生的人檢查他們的硬幣，他說：「值得檢查這套硬幣的舊硬幣收藏，特別是如果您出生於 1983 年。

"Someone may have bought you one as a baby or as a Christening present. If they happened to get hold of a rare one, then you have a very valuable gift on your hands."

“有人可能在你還是嬰兒的時候給你買了一件，或者作為洗禮禮物。如果他們碰巧得到了一件稀有的，那麼你手上就有了一份非常有價值的禮物。”

UK coins can be considered rare and valuable due to a mix of factors, including low mintage, production errors, historical significance, or unique designs.

由於多種因素，包括發行量低、生產錯誤、歷史意義或獨特的設計，英國硬幣被認為是稀有且有價值的。

Here's why some UK coins are more sought after:

以下是一些英國硬幣更受追捧的原因：

* Coins with a low number of copies tend to be rarer and more valuable, reports the Mirror.

* 根據《鏡報》報道，發行量少的硬幣往往更稀有、更有價值。

* Limited release coins become harder to find, making them more desirable to collectors.

* 限量發行的硬幣變得更難找到，這使得它們更受收藏家的青睞。

* Some coins are minted with mistakes, such as misalignments, wrong designs, or incorrect dates. These error coins often become rare and valuable because of their uniqueness.

* 有些硬幣的鑄造有錯誤，例如錯位、設計錯誤或日期不正確。這些錯誤硬幣往往因其獨特性而變得稀有且有價值。

* Special coins minted to celebrate an event, anniversary, or historical figure are often produced in limited quantities.

* 為慶祝某個事件、週年紀念日或歷史人物而鑄造的特殊硬幣通常限量生產。

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* These commemorative coins are popular among collectors and may increase in value over time.

* 這些紀念幣深受收藏家的歡迎，並且隨著時間的推移可能會升值。

* The condition of a coin, often referred to as its grade, is crucial to its value. A well-preserved coin with little to no wear will typically fetch a higher price than a worn one.

* 硬幣的狀況（通常稱為等級）對其價值至關重要。一枚保存完好、幾乎沒有磨損的硬幣通常會比磨損的硬幣賣得更高的價格。

* Coins made from precious metals like gold, silver, or platinum are often more valuable, especially if the price of the metal increases.

* 由金、銀或鉑等貴金屬製成的硬幣通常更有價值，特別是當金屬價格上漲時。

* Older coins or those from important periods in UK history (like during the reign of a famous monarch) can carry a higher value due to their historical significance.

* 較舊的硬幣或來自英國歷史重要時期（例如著名君主統治時期）的硬幣由於其歷史意義而具有更高的價值。