There were 29 different 50p coins created and launched into the world in a bid to mark the iconic games in the UK capital. And now, one specific coin is worth a lot
To commemorate a landmark event in British history, a unique set of coins was minted for the London 2012 Olympics.
The designs were selected from a national competition in 2009, which attracted thousands of entries. Now, a "valuable" football-themed 50p coin is causing a stir on TikTok after user @CoinCollectingWizard advised his 199,000 followers to keep an eye out for this particular piece. He went onto describe the sought-after coin and said: "The Olympics Offside Rule can be found in your change. Almost 1.2 million coins dated 2011 were issued into circulation.
He claimed finding one of these coins won't make you hit the jackpot, but you could still pocket £30 if it's in circulated condition and a "very nice" £20 in uncirculated. He asked: "Do you have this 50p or have you seen it in your change?"
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