Rare coins have been causing quite the stir in recent months, with collectors eager to snap up valuable pieces worth a small fortune.
The coin community was abuzz when the “rarest ever” King Charles 50p coin made headlines, sparking a frenzy among enthusiasts keen to add it to their troves.
But it’s not just the new releases making waves as TikTok sensation @CoinCollectingWizard, who amassed a following of 211,000, recently revealed a list of old pennies that could rake in a tidy sum for those lucky enough to find them.
In a viral post, he highlighted 11 specific coins that are “worth money”. Eager to discover which pennies could pad out your wallet?
Keep scrolling to see the list…
Here are the old pennies worth loads:
- 1950 penny between £30 and £70
- 1918 penny with a KN mint mark between £30 and £600
- 1875 H penny between £100 and £3,000
- 1933 penny over £200,000
- 1919 KN penny up to £2,000
- 1951 penny between £50 and £100
- 1912 with a H mint mark around £5
- 1902 with a low tide worth a whopping £500
- 1894 penny around £160
- 1882 over £200
- 1918 in great condition is over £150
According to the TikTok user, those pennies are the ones worth looking out for. He concluded: “So make sure to save this video and reply with a comment on what date you have.
“It’s also to note the value of these coins all depends on certain factors, especially the condition of the coin. Find a penny and pick it up all day long.”
How to find a rare coin in your pocket:
Firstly, you can always check the mintage as the number of coins created is a key factor in determining its worth. You can do this by checking on the Royal Mint website.
Secondly, you could use the Change Checker Scarcity Index which combines mintage information with other data. Next, you might want to use apps like CoinSnap which employs AI to identify coins and determine their collector value.
It’s also important to check the condition of the coin as those in mint are usually more valuable than worn pieces. And finally, consult an expert. They can check out a rare coin retail price guide from PCGS.com or NGCcoin.com.
