Could the 50 pence in your pocket be worth hundreds - or even thousands? A 50p piece has sold for more than 250 times its face value on eBay this week. The Kew Gardens anniversary coin, which is ...

Certain coins can prove far more thrilling than others. This is because specific rare coins possess significant value, ranging from the microscopic detail in a £1 coin to a rare £10 banknote.

A 'very rare' 50p coin has sold for 64 times its shop value - because of one error. The 50p coin was sold for £32.36 on eBay on Monday, January 12.The 2014 coin ...