An expert has highlighted four British coins that could potentially lead to early retirement if discovered, with a combined value exceeding £140,000.
In a video shared on TikTok, a knowledgeable individual known as the Coin Collecting Wizard outlined the coins to keep an eye out for. He emphasized the significance of these coins by stating, “Coins that will make you retire.”
The initial coin discussed was a 1933 penny, recognized for its rarity as only around six or seven are believed to exist, minted by the Royal Mint. The penny showcases Britannia holding a trident on one side, with King George V’s portrait on the other. The expert indicated that this particular penny could fetch approximately £130,000 from collectors due to its scarcity and high demand in the market.
The expert advised viewers that possessing a 1933 UK penny could result in a substantial profit, citing a previous sale of £127,000 in 2016. The Royal Mint website mentions that there is no exact record of the number of 1933 pennies produced, adding to its allure as a collectible.
Moving on to the next valuable coin, he recommended looking for a 1983 2p coin, which if featuring a specific error, could be valued at £1,500. The uniqueness of this coin lies in the transition from “new pence” to “two pence” in its design, making the older version with the inscription “new pence” particularly sought after.
The third coin on the list was the Olympics aquatics 50p, minted in 2011 for the 2012 London Olympics. The version with water lines over the swimmer’s face on the reverse side is regarded as valuable due to its limited circulation. The expert noted that finding this specific design could lead to a potential worth of £2,000.
Lastly, attention was drawn to a gold-proof Kew Gardens 50p, which recently sold for £6,800 in an online auction by the Royal Mint. The sought-after Kew Gardens 50p, featuring the famous pagoda from the gardens on its reverse side, was estimated to sell between £5,000 and £6,000, ultimately fetching thousands at auction.