Atlantic Salmon 50p Becomes Rarest Coin in Circulation
The Royal Mint confirms the new 50p coin featuring King Charles III's portrait has surpassed the Kew Gardens coin in rarity.
- The Royal Mint has released only 200,000 Atlantic Salmon 50p coins, making it the rarest in circulation.
- This new coin has dethroned the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p, which had been the rarest for 15 years.
- The coin's design includes an Atlantic Salmon and a portrait of King Charles III, highlighting his passion for conservation.
- The 50p coin is considered the UK's most collectible, with over 100 different designs since its introduction.
- The release of mintage figures is highly anticipated by collectors, with the Atlantic Salmon coin now a sought-after item.
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