BRITS are urged to check their purses and take a peek in their money boxes, after an ultra rare coin sold for over 40 times its value. The rarest coin currently in active circulation is His Majesty King Charles III's 50p coin, depicting the Atlantic Salmon. On the Atlantic Salmon 50p, the coin is a small Tudor crown, which can be spotted behind the King's head. Just today, an Atlantic Salmon coin sold on eBay for a whopping £81, after a fierce 15 bid showdown. There are countless other listings for the coins, with sellers charging upwards of £100 for the rare 50p.

Source: The Times May 29, 2025 10:37 UTC