Keep a lookout for 'Holy Grail' UK coin worth £65 or more

Brits have been urged to keep a lookout for a rare UK coin potentially worth far more than its face value. This piece, from 1952, could sell for more than £65. The coin in question is what is known as a sixpence. No longer in circulation, these coins were worth six old pence , or one fortieth of a pound. Following decimalisation, they were equivalent to two and a half new pence, until they were scrapped in 1980. Some versions of the sixpence were relatively common and therefore not worth a notable amount of money now. However, others are rarer, making them sought after by collectors . An example of this is the 1952 sixpence. In a video uploaded to social media platform TikTok, an expert known as the Coin Collecting Wizard explained: "Find this old sixpence to make money. “Keep watching so you know what to look for. The pre-decimal sixpence was equal to one-fortieth of a pound sterling, or six pence sterling. “Sixpences continued to be legal tender for a while after the currency became decimal in 1971. Coin collectors were always on the lookout for one dated 1952.” He described this as a “Holy Grail” of coins due to its scarcity. Only around one million of these coins were ever made at the time. “And to this day, it is still the Holy Grail of sixpences, as it was a lower mintage than all others,” he continued. “So, what could it be worth? A poor-grade condition 1952 sixpence is worth about £36 and only goes up in value depending on the grade. “Do you have this coin?” At the time of reporting, an example of this coin was for sale from The Westminster Collection for £65. The website added that this coin “holds a special place in history” due to the fact that it was the last coin struck during the reign of King George VI. It said: “This 1952 sixpence is a true numismatic rarity. Struck in the final year of King George VI’s reign, it carries his last official portrait. Following his untimely passing in February 1952, minting was abruptly halted - making this the last Sixpence of his reign.” It continued: “Just over one million coins were struck - an astonishing 98 per cent fewer than the first sixpence of his ‘Third Coinage’ in 1949. This low mintage, combined with its historical significance, ensures its place as one of the most sought-after coins of the 20th century. “Highly sought-after coin by collectors, it’s important to consider that our allocation is extremely limited, meaning many will miss out on this opportunity.”

स्रोत: Mirror Co Uk