BRITS are being urged to check their change after the UK’s rarest 50p in circulation sold for a staggering 166 times its face value. The Atlantic Salmon 50p fetched an unbelievable £83 on eBay, despite being worth just 50p in the shops. With only 200,000 put into circulation, it has officially overtaken the famous Kew Gardens 50p as the rarest currently in use. The Atlantic Salmon design was chosen to represent the UK’s rich wildlife across all four nations. The 50p has become the UK’s most collected coin thanks to its distinctive seven-sided shape and large 27.5mm diameter, the biggest of any British coin.

Source: The Times February 13, 2026 21:19 UTC