This special penny coin could be worth a lot more than just 1p – and it might be found in your stash. It's so valuable that it could even "turn you into a millionaire"07:25, 22 May 2026Check your change now for a special penny coin worth hundreds of pounds. Looking for rare coins in your stash might be a time-consuming process, but it could turn into a life-changing experience.‌Now one avid coin collector recently urged Brits to check their stash now as a specific penny could "hold a lot of value". According to the expert, an uncirculated version of the penny can sell for a few hundreds. All you have to do is find a coin from this era and examine it for a special mark which can make it a lot more valuable than just one penny.‌Discussing the 1881 penny with the 'H' mark, the expert, known to his 37,100 Instagram followers as the @CoinCollectingWizard, said: "Find this one penny and become a millionaire today, save this for your reference immediately.‌"Lots of the old British predecimal pennies can hold a lot of value so dates are super rare and worth a fortune but people do find them from time-to-time."The 1881 H penny, the H can be found just below the date 1881. As you can see, the H mint mark, which stands for Heaton Mint, is very small so look closely."The obverse shows the young head of Queen Victoria who was also known as Bun Head. At the time, around three million of these coins were produced in 1881 at the Heaton Mint.‌He added: "But because the coin is so old, it is very hard to find today. You will also notice that coins in the 1880s have a slightly different design to the more recent pennies from the 1900s."But if you are lucky enough to find this penny, then an uncirculated version can sell for over £300."It's worth noting that although the coin is from 1880s, it's not completely impossible to find one showing up in your change.‌You'll likely find one sifting through your grandparents' old stash, who might've had it passed down from their grandparents.Content cannot be displayed without consentHow to spot a rare coin in your change:Check your change: Keep an eye on your change. Start by looking for commemorative, limited-edition designs or very old coins.Article continues belowCoin roll hunting: Alternatively, a visit to your local bank can be a great idea too. That's because you can also buy unsearched coin rolls or boxes of pennies then sort them through in bulk. Be sure to look for key dates.Know your stuff: You must search for specific detail, like date and mintage, as well as mint marks. A lower mintage means fewer were made, increasing its scarcity. While certain detail on the coin can make it highly sought after.Speak to a professional: Chat to an expert if you're unsure of a coin or where to start. Auction houses often sell rare coins, while people also use eBay for sales.