How to get your old coins valued - are you sitting on a fortune?

Have you got some rare and potentially valuable coins lying around? You might just be sitting on a fortune. Knowing the true value of your coins can be difficult with the naked eye so you might have better luck asking someone in the know how much they think the coins are worth. While it’s possible coins you think could earn you a huge sum won’t, it’s worth a try.

Here’s how you can get your old coins valued by the Royal Mint. (function (d, s, n) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; js = d.



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“The service ranges from a general valuation to a fully certified authentication.” To find out more you can visit the Royal Mint's Authentication and Valuation page but you'll need to login first. The items you should collect to make the most money document.

addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() { iFrameResize({ }, '#exco-iframe-232731'); }, false); It added: “Our experts can help you gain a deeper understanding of historic coins, giving you the context of the time in which they were struck and an indication of their value. “As well as learning more about coins, you can find out how to keep them in good condition by calling on our advice.” What makes a coin valuable? The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK with many collectable designs appearing on its heptagonal canvas.

Its 27.5mm diameter makes it the largest of any British coin and allows space for decorative pictures. It has often been used to celebrate big events over the past 50 years of British history.

Recommended reading: The rarest coins tend to be of the greatest value with the mintage (number of coins with each design made) being the fundamental attraction for collectors. Along with the design, other aspects of the coin which increase value are the condition of the coin and whether it has an error in its design. The way in which it is sold can also determine the coin’s value - while some coin collectors will bid vast amounts of money on eBay or at auction, others opt for more robust valuations by selling via a coin dealer.

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