The Brexit 50p isn’t the only coin featuring Britain’s relationship with the European Union. 1973 European Economic Community 50p After almost a decade of debate Britain joined the EU, which was then known as the EEC (European Economic Community). The Royal Mint issued the first ever commemorative 50p to mark the partnership. The 100th anniversary Scouts 50p is also a favourite among collectors (Image: PA) The 50p coins, which were produced in a limited edition of 1,500 and priced at £945, sold out within hours of going.
Good news Change Checkers – your latesteBay Tracker and Valuation Index is here!
Whilst the secondary market can be a bit of a minefield, we’ve put together an easy way for you to see how much the Top 10 UK coins and banknotes are selling for right now.
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Find out which coins and notes have been the key movers and shakers in the updated eBay Tracker below.
It seems as though the popularity of the 92/93 EEC 50p has rocketed in the past few months, as it has increased in price on the secondary market by a staggering £34 – that’s a 74% jump!
There’s no denying that the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union on the 31st January 2020 and the incredibly popular 2020 Brexit 50p, have played a massive part in the increase of interest for this coin.
It was issued to celebrate the UK’s presidency of the European Council of Ministers and has a mintage lower than the Kew Gardens 50p (just 109,000!)
The Kew Gardens 50p has also seen another rise in price on the secondary market, taking it up to a huge £155.50 – a £35.50 increase since our last update!
With less cash being used in the past few months because of the current climate, it’s likely collectors are heading to the secondary market to get hold of certain coins, rather than waiting to find them in their change. This therefore drives the price up, as demand for the coin increases.
Additionally, with more time being spent at home and people seeking new hobbies to keep themselves entertained, new collectors are perhaps becoming more aware of rare and collectable coins that might be worth owning and as a result, are heading to the secondary market to get hold of one.
But will we continue to see the price of this coin rise on the secondary market as we head back to a new kind of ‘normal’? Only time will tell and we’ll have to wait for the next eBay Tracker update to find out!
Other coins to keep an eye on are the 2015 Britannia £2, which has increased in price by 14% since our last eBay Tracker update and the 2018 Sir Isaac Newton 50p, which has increased in price by £4.
Valuation Index
Overall there has been an 18% increase in value for the Top 10 UK coins and banknotes since January’s update and this is mostly due to the impressive spike in price for both the 92/93 EEC 50p and the Kew Gardens 50p.
This is the biggest increase we’ve seen since the tracker started and the first time since January 2018!
My coin isn’t on the eBay Tracker
The eBay Tracker follows the movements of the Top 10 UK coins and banknotes, however if your coin doesn’t appear on the tracker you can use our 6 point guide to help determine realistic a value for your coin.
So now that you’re up to date with our latest eBay Tracker, will you be selling any of the coins in your collection or will you continue to save them? Let us know in the comments below.
How does the eBay Tracker work?
The Change Checker eBay Tracker takes the last 9 sold prices achieved on eBay and gives the median price achieved (rounded to the nearest 50p). By taking the median, rather than an average, we avoid skewing created by one or two excessive prices achieved.
Please note that the Change Checker eBay Tracker is only ever designed to be a guide as to prices achieved on eBay. Prices may vary depending on collector demand and the quality of the coin being sold. It does not provide any guarantee as to future values of coins.
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*** UPDATE ***
Over the weekend the design for the brand new Brexit 50p was released!
The final design features the inscription ‘Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations’ and the historic date 31st January 2020 – the date the UK will officially leave the European Union.
It has also been confirmed the coin will be available as special commemorative Gold and Silver Proof editions, as well as in Brilliant Uncirculated quality, which be available from 31st January.
Chancellor Sajid Javid, who is Master of the Mint, was given the first batch of coins over the weekend to present one to Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week.
Excitingly, as part of the launch of the coin, The Royal Mint will open the doors of their South West Headquarters for 24 hours on 31st January to allow collectors to strike their own commemorative Brexit coins!
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It has been reported that 3 million Brexit 50ps will enter circulation on the day the UK leaves the European Union – currently scheduled for 31st January 2020.
The coins are expected to detail the historic date underneath the inscription ‘Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations’.
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, is supposedly set to be one of the first people to get their hands on one on the day of release as he holds a special cabinet meeting at a venue in North England.
We don’t yet know where the 3 million or so 50p coins will enter circulation in the UK – this is likely to depend on demand from banks and cash houses – but we’re certain collectors will be keeping a keen eye out for these 50ps to add this historic coin to their collection!
It was revealed over the Christmas holidays that a new inscription will feature on the Brexit 50p coin to mark the revised date of the UK’s departure from the EU.
This update means that the previously planned inscription of ’31 October 2019’ will be substituted for ‘31 January 2020’.
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Have you heard the news? It hit the headlines this morning that the Brexit 50p will enter circulation after the UK’s departure from the EU.
In October last year, Philip Hammond unveiled his plans for a Brexit 50p to mark the UK’s exit from the EU.
Whilst delays to Brexit meant the original 29th March 2019 dated coins did not go ahead, in August this year Chancellor Sajid Javid asked officials if it would be possible to produce Brexit 50p coins in time for Britain’s departure from the EU on the 31st October 2019.
And today it looks as though we have our answer, as The Treasury has confirmed that the coins have been given the go ahead and will be minted by Brexit day – despite the continued uncertainty of Britain leaving the EU by then.
Brexit 50p Coin
So this begs the question, if Britain doesn’t leave the EU on the 31st October, could there potentially be millions of Brexit coins with the wrong date? It would certainly make for interesting collecting!
And the best news for collectors is that this coin will be entering circulation, although it is yet to be officially confirmed exactly how many or when we will start to see them in our change.
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Rumour has it that 10 million Brexit 50ps could be produced, including Brilliant Uncirculated, Silver and Gold versions. This has not yet been confirmed by The Royal Mint, but has sparked great excitement in the collecting world.
As such a controversial issue, which has created much disruption across the UK and the EU since the referendum in June 2016, it is hoped that this new coin, which is expected to bear the phrase ‘Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations’, will promote positivity surrounding Brexit.
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