Overview

• The Royal Mint’s latest figures list the 2023 Atlantic Salmon 50p as the rarest by production with a mintage of 200,000.
• Change Checker’s Scarcity Index for August maintains the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p as most sought-after based on collector trading.
• Media outlets and TikTok influencers are urging the public to check loose change, driving increased searches and sales.
• Secondary market prices for the Atlantic Salmon average around £80, while Kew Gardens coins go for £140–£150 depending on condition.
• Collectors are advised to verify date stamps, privy marks and coin condition, with professional grading recommended for high-value variants.