If you've got a collection of loose change sitting about, it could be worth taking a closer look. Coin specialists have drawn attention to an unusual British coin that might fetch you a considerable sum.

The distinctive gold £2 piece isn't particularly old, having been produced just 13 years ago in 2012. Yet, it's the historical importance that sets it apart, commemorating a global occasion centred on London. "Struck to commemorate the transition of the Olympic Games from London to Rio de Janeiro , the 2012 Olympic Games Handover £2 coin symbolises the passing of the Olympic flag from one host city to another," the Royal Mint explains.

"The reverse design, created by Jonathan Olliffe, depicts a baton being passed between two hands, with the flags of the UK and Brazil joined in motion

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