Brits are urged to check their wallets for a rare 2p coin from 1983 that could be worth £1,000 due to a production error.
A recent push from coin experts encourages Brits to check for a rare 2p coin from 1983 in their wallets that might fetch up to £1,000. This specific coin is valuable due to a production error by the Royal Mint, which caused some coins to be minted with the phrase 'new pence' instead of the correct 'two pence'.
The mistake occurred when the Royal Mint was transitioning the 2p coins' labeling. Between 1971 and 1981, all 2p coins were labeled 'new pence', but this changed in 1982 to reflect the coins' actual denomination. However, some coins produced in 1983 retained the mislabeling, making them particularly desirable among collectors.
A video featuring the Coin Collecting Wizard on TikTok highlights this unique opportunity, prompting viewers to investigate their coin collections. These 1983 2p coins represent not just rare and valuable memorabilia but are a delightful reminder of the quirks of currency production, potentially rewarding finders with a significant financial return.
