The Kew Gardens 50p coin, released in 2009 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Royal Botanic Gardens, was sold for £165 at auction, highlighting its rarity. With only 210,000 minted, it was previously the rarest 50p coin in circulation until the Atlantic Salmon coin, with a mintage of just 200,000, was introduced. Factors influencing the value of coins include mintage, design, condition, and sale method, making collectable coins a rich field for enthusiasts in the UK.
The 50p coin introduced in 2009 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Kew Gardens was recently auctioned for £165, making it highly sought after.
Although the Kew Gardens 50p was previously the rarest in circulation, the Atlantic Salmon 50p coin has overtaken it with only 200,000 minted.
The value of a coin is influenced not just by mintage but by its design, condition, and methods of sale, impacting collectors greatly.
The 50p piece, with its unique heptagonal shape and rich history, has evolved into one of the most collected and valued coins in the UK.
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