Rare penny coins to make you ‘rich’ as one sells for £127k

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Are you sitting on a fortune by using these coins in your collection?

It’s no secret certain pieces can be worth an absolute mint. Now one TikTok user revealed how you can turn into a millionaire by owning these pennies.

The user, @thecoincollectoruk, who has amassed 129,000 followers, shared a video showcasing two old pennies with different dates. They highlighted a coin from 1933 and a Queen Elizabeth piece from 1954.

They stated: « These two old pennies can make you a millionaire. There are two different dates you must look out for on your old pennies. The first is a George 5th penny from 1933, there are thought to be less than 10 of these.

« One of them resold at auction for £127,248 and others in the £70,000 to £80,000 range. It’s definitely the most valuable penny to ever exist. »

They then shifted his focus to the Queen Elizabeth 1954 penny which is extremely rare.

« There is only one of these known to have survived from a trial run of several hundreds according to the Royal Mint, » the user explained.

« This means the 1954 is also an extremely rare penny, the last one sold in 1991 for £23,100. It’s likely worth even more now with inflation accounted for. »

Additionally, there’s an « MS 63 version of the coin which could be worth up to £60,000 ». Since the informative video was posted, it has received 4,000 likes and over 400 comments.

Collectors are in a frenzy over potential rare finds, with one stating: « Penny black is the most expensive penny, » and another keenly adding: « Hi sir I have this coin. »

A different enthusiast chimed in: « I have four of these. »

Should you suspect you’re in possession of such collectible coins, the sage advice is to consult with a specialist. Some pieces could turn out to be tiny treasure troves, worth significantly more than you might anticipate.