The Atlantic Salmon 50p coin was sold for £70.76 on eBay last week. In 2023, it became the rarest 50p in circulation. With a circulating mintage of just 200,000, the coin knocked the Kew Gardens 50p off the top spot, becoming the rarest 50p in circulation. The listing reads: "The 2023 Atlantic Salmon 50p coin is a rare collectible from Great Britain, featuring a design of an Atlantic Salmon on the reverse. The Atlantic Salmon was chosen as one of eight designs representing flora and fauna from across all four UK nations.

Source: The Times November 18, 2025 09:42 UTC