Error Coin

A coin minted with some blemish. In general, attempts are made not to release error coins into circulation, so they are sufficiently rare that some error coins may be valuable for collectors. However, they are illiquid assets.

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In 1983, the Bangko Sentral issued a 50-centavo coin with the Philippine eagle on the reverse; it has become a much collectible 'error coin' because of the misspelled 'Pithecobhaga' that only the eagle-eyed would see and notice.

The Pithecophaga jefferyi

"This error coin clearly has a blue scarf and James's hair is a different colour."

Check your change: Snowman 50p coin with 'error' could be worth a small fortune; The Royal Mint released 15,000 silver proof 50ps - but they are now selling for more than [pounds sterling]100 online

An often sought coin type is the error coin, where some discrepancy in the minting process has caused a small run of coins which differ in some aspect from their counterparts.

The currency of the collector

Only 600 of these were minted and it is thought to be an error coin. The Royal Mint later released a new design of it which shows the swimmer's face.

Take note and you could be coining it in... The notes and small change in your purse or wallet could be worth more than you think, says Nisha Mal

Last but not least, a PS2 coin known as the "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants" error coin is missing the inner cupro-nickel disc and has only been stamped on nickel brass.

Old money could make a mint; The British coins and notes that are now worth a bob or two

Last, but not least, a PS2 coin, known as the "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants" error coin, is missing the inner cupro-nickel disc and has only been stamped on nickel brass.

QUIDS IN! The old coins and notes that could make you a mint

The error coin features a new tails, and the old portrait of the Queen.

QI HAVE one of Keith [...]; TREASURE TV's answe an TV's JAMIE BREESE answers your questions on antiques & collectables HUNTERS

An error coin is one that has been manufactured incorrectly, they come in scores of shapes, sizes and types.

Rare [pounds sterling]1 coins could be worth more than [pounds sterling]200 due to Royal Mint 'mistake'; The mix up means some of then are already selling for hundreds on eBay

However, the error makes it a lot more special - with error coins frequently selling for hundreds of pounds.

Rare Girl Guide 50p with tiny error selling for [pounds sterling]825 and this is how to check if you have one; The coin celebrates the founding of the movement

RARE 5p ERROR COINS FROM 2008 wasn't a good year for the Royal Mint.

CASH IN WITH RARE COINS; You could have a tidy windfall sitting in your purse or wallet right now. Felicity Hannah and Will Hayward report..

Each coin type is afforded its own chapter and several appendices follow such as, Mint Directors and Superintendents, 1916-1947, Misstruck and Error Coins of 1916-1947, Centennial Coins of 2016, and The Coin Designer.

A Guide Book of Mercury Dimes, Standing Liberty Quarters, and Liberty Walking Half Dollars: 1916-1947: A Complete History and Price Guide

Strike It Rich with Pocket Change: Error Coins Bring Big Money appears in its fourth updated edition to cover U.S.