A "never before seen" £2 coin featuring an error is being flogged online for £2,000.
The unique coin was issued in 2022 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the FA Cup. Overall, it looks similar to other £2 coins which are bi-metallic, featuring the standard gold-coloured ring comprised of Nickel-brass and a silver-coloured centre made of Cupro-nickel.
However, the error on the coin means the design has been completely minted with one type of metal, making it look like it's all a single colour. The coin still features an image of the FA Cup trophy and the dates 1871-1872 and 2021-2022 and is being sold in its original collective pack issued by the Royal Mint, the Mirror reports.
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The owner of the extremely rare coin has listed it on eBay with an asking price of £2,000. Its on-site description reads: "Rare Mono Error Coin 2022 FA Cup £2 Royal Mint Coin Bunc.
"Rare error straight from the mint this mono £2 coin is basically all gold missing the silver bit. Never seen another."
Colin Bellamy, owner of change checking website Coin Hunter, said: “I think it’s a great find – single metal £2 coin errors are very rare. What adds to the appeal here is the subject matter and the fact it passed inspection at The Royal Mint to be sealed in a pack and sent out to a customer.”
Error coins are extremely valuable to collectors because they are either extremely rare, or in some cases, one-of-a-kind.
Expets say anyone looking to buy a rare coin should always be wary and do their research first before buying. Websites and Facebook groups like Coin Hunter can help you work out if a coin is real or not, and the Royal Mint will also verify rare coins.
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