There are seven 50p editions in circulation that are classed as 'scarce' and 47 more that are classed as potentially valuable. The rarest coin at the moment - the Kew Gardens design – is worth up to £185 on auction websites (in mint condition) but there are many other coins that collectors are willing to pay a lot more than just the simply face value for, reports the Daily Mirror. There are a total of 54 different 50p coins in circulation, celebrating famous characters from children’s literature, famous milestones and the country’s love of sport. It is time to look down the back of your sofa, crack open your piggy bank and check your pockets - because you could be hoarding some rare 50p coins.
