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becky sharp · Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 6814

I put all my loose change, up to pound coins, in a savings jar. When I've got around £40/50 I change it at my bank and treat my granddaughter.

After reading this article I checked the 50p's in the jar.

According to the article one that I've got.... The Battle of Hastings 50p coin.... could be worth up to £3,595. Shocked

In another article I've read it says it could be worth £5,000. Shocked

The Battle of Hastings 50p coin is one of the most sought after in circulation, but it's not technically rare. It was created to remember the day when King Harold II was defeated by William the Conqueror, leading to the collapse of the English army.

The coin, which commemorates the 1066 battle, was printed by the Royal Mint in 2016 when it first entered circulation.

How much it's worth: There are around 6.7 million of them about - and have been known to sell for as much as £3,595

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/check-your-change-rare-50p-15155337

I keep looking to see if I've read this wrong .... Smile

FleetingEileenM · Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5767 Location: Hampshire

Thanks Becky. Must look carefully at my change in future.

BTW, are you watching your biography on ITV Sunday nights? Laughing

becky sharp · Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 6814