“Coin was circulated briefly in 2008 but has been in my possession and not circulated since 2008.” One keen collector snapped up the coin at the buy-it-now price of £39.99, plus £2.94 postage. That ...

A rare 20p coin has sold for nearly 200 times its face value after being listed on eBay. The undated coin, minted in 2008 and listed as having a 'mule error,' sold for £39.99 on Monday, January 5.

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A 'rare' 20p coin has sold for almost 200 times its shop value because of one subtle error. What's more, the Royal Mint suggest more are still to be found. The 2008 ...