£1000 Error Coin: Check Your Change!

A rare error on a 2014 British two-pound coin has collectors excited. Numismatists are buzzing about a specific variety of the Lord Kitchener commemorative coin, where the inscription 'Two Pounds' is missing from the Queen's effigy. This seemingly small error can significantly increase the coin's value, with some examples fetching over £1000 on the collectors' market. 'It's a fascinating example of how a minor minting error can create a highly sought-after collectible,' says a coin expert from the Royal Mint Museum. The video by CoinCollectingWizard highlights the differences between the standard and error versions, providing clear visual examples. The author states, 'Don't get caught out by listings online trying to sell the regular ones for silly prices.' This serves as a cautionary tale for both buyers and sellers in the coin collecting community. The discovery of these error coins offers a unique opportunity for those with a keen eye, reminding us that sometimes, the most valuable things are hidden in plain sight.

Chronicle Live

Brits urged to check for £2 coin that could be worth £1,000

The £2 coin has an image of Lord Kitchener on its reverse side however there is also an error that makes it more valuable

Liverpool Echo

Check your £2 coins for this error from 2014 worth £1,000

The Lord Kitchener £2 coin was issued in 2014 to commemorate the start of the First World War