Brits have been advised to scrutinise their loose change for a scarce penny that could fetch thousands of pounds. This particular coin from 1920 is extremely coveted amongst numismatists.

Nevertheless, you must spot a minuscule feature on the piece that renders it exceptionally valuable. In a clip shared on TikTok, a specialist known as the Coin Collecting Wizard demonstrated what collectors should seek.

The penny displays King George V's portrait on the obverse, commonly referred to as the heads side. The reverse shows Britannia clutching a trident.

The specialist said: "Oh my goodness gracious me. Have you got this penny from 1920?

"Look through your pennies for any from 1920 and you will need to look for this very small detail that makes this coin worth thousands of pounds."

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