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Rare 2p coin sells for £700 at auction – and you may have one at home


A coin from 1983 was sold for a staggering £700 due to a rare error made by the Royal Mint - and collectors are now urging people to check their change to see if they have one

A rare two-pence coin with a 'major error' has fetched £700 at auctionWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. The 2p coin from 1983, which was sold at RWB Auctions last week, has an unusual wording that has piqued the interest of collectors worldwide. Older coins or those from important periods in UK history (like during the reign of a famous monarch) can carry a higher value due to their historical significance.)

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