UK · 4 March 2026
Rare Mis-Struck 5p Coin Fetches 500 Times Its Face Value on eBay
A 2008 Royal Mint 5p coin has sold for over £26 at online auction — more than 500 times its face value — after collectors identified a rare minting error. The coin was mis-struck, causing Queen Elizabeth II's portrait to appear upside down compared to a standard 5p. The seller described it as a rare, unique, and valuable collectible. Mis-struck coins are highly sought after by numismatists due to their extreme scarcity.
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