Coin Collector

Could I be minted?

Discover the treasure in your pocket…

We all know that thrill of finding a rare coin in our change, writes Rachel Hooper of Change Checker. There’s nothing more exciting than finally hunting down that elusive coin you’ve been searching for after what feels like a lifetime! But once the exhilaration has subsided there then begs the question ‘what should I do with my coin now?’

Whilst many collectors enjoy holding onto their hard earned coins to build a collection, pass down to children, or potentially wait to see if their value changes, there is of course always the option to sell these sought-after coins on auction sites, Facebook groups, through dealers or on eBay.

Many of the commemorative coins you can find in your change will sell for more than face value and the rarest coins out there actually have the potential to sell for a much greater value. For example, the Kew Gardens

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