The Royal Mint's list of of 10 coins, that are the most unusual 50p pieces you could still find in purses, piggy banks or down the side of your sofa, could all potentially be valued at more than their 50p denomination, with mintage figures – the number of copies issued of each particular coin – serving as a helpful guide to the rarest coins.
While the Royal Mint expects this extra-special coin – costing £11 – to be a big hit with those keen for their own little piece of unique Royal memorabilia, there are a number of 50 pence pieces still in circulation that collectors are also often keen to add to collections.
