More designs were soon issued, sparking a collecting craze that has continued to this day – the biggest British coin collecting phenomenon since the 2012 London Olympics 50 pence coins! Watch the video below to find out which types of coins could be worth investing in, and how to spot a scam.The first Beatrix Potter coin was released in 2016 and quickly sold out at the Royal Mint. In an investigation for Which? Money magazine, Which? uncovered the scammers taking advantage of people wanting to invest in rare coins. While some coins sell for a very high price, it doesn't necessarily mean the coin itself is worth that much money - or that you would find a buyer willing to pay the same amount. It can often be found selling between £10 and £15, according to current Ebay listings.Ī printing error in 2008 also produced a number of undated 20p coins, which fetch an average of £53 - the price of this coin has risen £6 since June 2017, according to Change Checkerīut keep in mind that a coin is only worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it.

The rarest £1 coin is the 2011 Edinburgh edition, with a mintage of 935,000. On average, this can sell on Ebay for £30, and has held a steady price for the past six months, Change Checker found. The 2002 Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland design is the rarest £2, with a mintage of 485,000. How do limited edition 50p coins compare with other rare coins? When the full-colour versions of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, Squirrel Nutkin and Mrs Tiggy-Winkle were released in 2016, they sold out within days from the Royal Mint website.Ī 2018 uncirculated Peter Rabbit 50p coin can also be purchased for £10, though this is uncoloured.Ī limited amount of coins in this design will also be released into wider circulation later this year - so you'll have to keep your eyes peeled to find one in your loose change. Flopsy Bunny will be released in March, while The Tailor of Gloucester will follow in April and Mrs Tittlemouse in May. Each design is in a full-colour hand-painted style, and costs £60 each.Ĭurrently, only the Peter Rabbit coin has been released, but you can order to reserve the whole four-coin series now, which will be sent out when the coins are available. The series of silver proof coins are available from The Royal Mint. Your data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy policy How to get a 2018 Beatrix Potter 50p coin This newsletter delivers free money-related content, along with other information about Which? Group products and services.

Beatrix potter 50p collections