Rare gold Kew Gardens 50p coin sells for £2k after securing dozens of eBay bids

Rare coins can sell for an absolute fortune on eBay.

The Kew Gardens 50p coin is one of the most sought-after pieces out there. With just 210,000 coins in circulation, collectors will do anything to get their hands on one.

Now over on eBay, a seller managed to bag an absolute fortune from selling the coin in a gold edition. The 2009 "ultra cameo rare" piece in gold went for £2,500.

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According to the owner, the gold coin is a "rare find for any collector of British decimal coinage". It features the iconic Kew Gardens design with a PF69 grading, meaning it's in near-perfect condition.

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The seller wrote: "The denomination of this coin is 50p and it is a valuable addition to any coin collection. Its exquisite design showcases the beauty of Kew Gardens and its gold composition adds to its rarity.

"Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this stunning piece of British history. Please check my other items."

Since the seller put it up on eBay, it racked up a total of 33 bids from 11 different users. During the 10-day duration, it went from a starting price of 99p to £2,500.

It didn't take long for it to reach the hundreds as the first bid kicked off at £125. Then one day later it reached £500 before hitting the £1,000 mark.

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Selling the coin for £2,500 means the buyer bagged a mega profit, having flogged it for 5,000 times its face value. It's not easy finding a gold Kew Gardens 50p coin.

But according to coin experts, owning one is estimated to fetch between £5,000 and £6,000. The much-fabled Kew Gardens 50p is one of the rarest circulating coins in existence.

Due to its scarcity in circulation and being a commemorative coin, many collectors want to get their hands on one.

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