Think you might be sitting on a small fortune? You might be if you have the right coin! These days, certain coins can be worth a hefty sum, especially if they have a unique design or a rare error. Just recently, a penny sold for a staggering £127,000 at auction!
Now, TikTok user @CoinCollectingWizard, with almost 200,000 followers, has caused quite a stir with his latest revelation. In a viral video, he cleaned a coin worth £1,000. Then, he said, “Did you know about the New Pence 2p coin worth £1,000? Don’t worry, this one is from 1971, not the rare date. But want to know what rare New Pence coins to look out for? Keep watching!”
After the design changed from ‘New Pence’ to ‘Two Pence’ in 1982, a mistake was made during the production of a small number of 1983 coins. These coins mistakenly kept the old ‘New Pence’ inscription. The real treasure hunt is for those 1983 2p coins with this error. The TikToker advises: “If it says ‘New Pence’ on the reverse instead of ‘Two Pence’, you’ve found it!”
Finding a 1983 New Pence 2p in your pocket change could mean you’ve struck gold – it’s worth around £1,000. However, your best bet might be to check 1983 Royal Mint sets, as that’s where this rare error occurred. Collectors have snapped up these rare error coins, which were once valued at a hefty £400. A coin enthusiast on TikTok even said they could be worth even more these days.
These flawed coins became collector’s gems because of a misprinted word that only a handful of coins exhibit. These error coins are far more valuable than the typical pre-1983 coins. The TikToker added, “If you’re lucky enough to find a 1983 New Pence 2p in your change, it’s worth around £1,000. But you’re more likely to find it in the 1983 Royal Mint set, as that’s where the mistake happened.”
The TikTok video showcasing this error has received a ton of engagement, with users liking it and sparking lively discussions. One user exclaimed, “I have it!” while another warned against a common mistake, saying, “Worst thing to do on a coin…” Echoing that sentiment, another user chimed in, “Never clean coins!” So, if you’re hoping to find a rare coin, remember to handle them with care and do your research. You might just be sitting on a small fortune!
