Overview
- Fresh research from Playcasino.com lists the 2011 Aquatics 50p error among 10 circulating UK coins that can sell well above face value, estimating top prices at up to £1,500.
- Collector interest remains active, with an example of the early Aquatics design selling on eBay in October for £296.21 after 36 bids.
- The swimmer design by Jonathan Olliffe initially showed wave lines across the face before the Mint adjusted the image, leaving only a small number of the first version in the wild.
- Experts advise checking pockets and coin jars and comparing finds against reputable guides and recent sold results, not listings.
- Condition and authenticity are key to price, and other sought-after pieces highlighted include the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p, the 2014 Lord Kitchener £2 mule, and the 2023 Atlantic Salmon 50p.