Brits told to look for rare 50p coin worth £200 if it's from this date

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A specialist has advised Bris to keep an eye out for a distinctive 50p coin potentially worth as much as £200. However, this particular piece only commands such value if it possesses "one thing". ‌

The coin under discussion was struck to mark the 2012 London Olympics. It depicts a high-jumping competitor, a design created by a youngster during a Blue Peter contest. ‌

But it's crucial to understand that it only carries significant worth if it bears the date 2009. The same coin from 2011 is much more common and consequently not as precious. ‌

In a clip posted to social media platform TikTok, a specialist known as the Coin Collecting Wizard provided further details. He said: "This 50p is worth £200, but only if it has this one thing."

He added: "The athletics 50p is a po