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 last week. The 2014 coin, which features Queen Elizabeth II on the front ...

The error appeared on the 20p coin due to an incorrect pairing of the old and new coin designs during the Royal Mint minting ...

As with just about any asset, a coin’s value is determined by its market demand. This means that coins in short supply often see higher demand — and higher values. With coins, supplies are limited ...

You could be unknowingly harbouring a small fortune in your pocket, as certain rare coins can command a price far beyond their face value. In recent times, people have been urged to look for a 50p ...

That means the coin was sold for a little over 64 times its shop value and will be sure to have Brits checking their change ...