When building your coin collection, it's essential to understand which coins are highly regarded and sought after. With countless options available, it can be challenging to determine the best types of coins to collect.
While value varies from coin to coin, here are a few UK collectable coin types to look out for, as they’re recognised as being highly coveted:
2017 Sir Isaac Newton 50p: Issued in 2017 to commemorate the achievements of Sir Isaac Newton, this coin has the second-lowest mintage figure for any 50p in circulation.
2022 Platinum Jubilee 50p: To commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, the Royal Mint issued the UK’s first-ever royal 50p. Unsurprisingly, the coin received unprecedented demand due to its rarity and significance.
Kew Gardens 50p: This is one of the rarest 50p coins in circulation, with only 210,000 ever minted.
Undated 20p: This coin is sought-after for being the first in over 300 years to be circulated without a date.
2023 UK Coronation 50p and £5: Marking the coronation of King Charles III, the Royal Mint issued the UK’s first ever Coronation 50p alongside a £5 coin.