A rare Royal Mint Blue Peter 50p coin, originally released in 2009, has sold for over 360 times its face value at an online auction. Featuring an athlete in the high jump designed by Blue Peter competition winner Florence Jackson, approximately 20,000 coins were minted, yet many entered circulation after release. Originally sold for 1.09, the coin's auction price recently reached 180.12 after 21 bids. Collectibility hinges on mintage, design, condition, and selling methods, positioning the 50p as a highly sought collectible in the UK.
The Blue Peter coin was originally released in 2009 ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, featuring an athlete competing in the high jump.
Around 20,000 editions of the coins were minted, but the coin was never officially put into circulation, yet many did enter everyday transactions.
Originally sold for 1.09, the rare Royal Mint Blue Peter 50p coin has sold for over 360 times its face value at auction.
The rarest coins tend to be of the greatest value with mintage being the fundamental attraction for collectors, along with design and condition.
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