Coin collectors are buzzing with excitement as TikTok user @CoinCollectingWizard, with a following of 175,500, highlights the value of King Charles III banknotes with special serial numbers. The expert explains that new banknotes featuring King Charles III’s portrait are now in circulation, but it might take some time before they become commonplace. Following tradition, the King received the first set of banknotes with the lowest serial numbers.
The specialist emphasizes the potential value of notes with serial numbers starting from 00001 or unusual number patterns. He advises collectors to carefully check the serial numbers on any new King Charles III banknotes they encounter. The TikTok video, which has garnered a significant number of likes and comments, has sparked a frenzy among collectors.
Several commenters have claimed to possess collections of these notes, suggesting they could be worth a fortune. This excitement echoes the recent sale of a rare 1933 predecimal penny at auction for £140,000. The TikTok expert previously shared this find, urging viewers to check their old coin collections for similar pieces. The search for valuable banknotes and coins continues, with collectors eager to discover hidden treasures within their collections.
