Overview
- Instagram collector @CoinCollectingWizard warned that the highlighted piece is an ordinary 50p rather than a rare error.
- He cited an estimated mintage of about 456 million for this Queen Elizabeth portrait, showing it is extremely common.
- Listings on resale platforms have promoted the coin for up to £300,000 despite its routine status in circulation.
- The Royal Mint identifies truly scarce 50p issues such as the Atlantic Salmon, which has a mintage of 200,000.
- Experts also note the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p at around 210,000 minted and urge buyers to verify mintage, condition and documented errors before paying premiums.