This 50p coin is most popular than the 2009 Kew Gardens piece and worth a lot more money. There's 200,000 out there which means it could land in your pocket very easily10:33, 08 Aug 2026Updated 10:33, 08 Aug 2026Rare coins are hot topic at the moment after households were urged to examine their wallets for a one penny worth a million. It also comes as a coin expert issued an urgent message over a 50p listed for £10,000.‌Now when it comes to a 50p coin, the Kew Gardens piece from 2009 is usually the one which has everyone talking. It was released to mark the iconic London landmark with just 210,000 handed into circulation. But now as of 2023, another 50p is much more popular – and it could actually be sitting in your pocket without you realising.‌The Atlantic Salmon design was introduced to celebrate King Charles III and his commitment to nature conservation and environmental protection.‌In a TikTok video, one coin expert with 271,000 followers posed the question: "Do you know what the rarest 50p coin is?" The specialist, known as @CoinCollectingWizard, provided comprehensive details about the Atlantic Salmon 50p.He added: "You can find this worth £80. About 160 times its face value is the 2023 Atlantic Salmon 50p coin."The expert also noted the coin displays a portrait of His Majesty King Charles III by Martin Jennings. Crucially, because it bears no privy mark, it has become the rarest standard circulating 50p ever released.‌Content cannot be displayed without consentRare King Charles III Atlantic Salmon 50p Worth Up to £80In his post, he explained: "Only the version dated 2023 and lacking the small crown privy mark found in annual sets is truly rare circulated pieces with this design entered everyday use and now command collector interest."He continued: "According to collectors and sale trackers, recent eBay transitions for this coin have fetched £70-£80, with some reports even reaching more depending on condition and demand."‌Discussing the 2023 Atlantic Salmon coin specifically, he stated: "If yours does not have a Tudor Crown privy mark, it's worth £80, not the version sold in mint sets which is more common and typically worth less."The @CoinCollectingWizard also previously told us exclusively: "The Atlantic Salmon 50p coin has quickly become one of the most sought-after coins in UK circulation."With a mintage of just 200,000, it's now officially rarer than the famous Kew Gardens 50p, which had a mintage of 210,000."Article continues belowWhat Makes The Atlantic Salmon 50p So Special?It's officially the rarest circulating 50p coin in UK history, beating the famous Kew Gardens piece. The Royal Mint confirmed the mintage would be 200,000 for public use, making it highly desirable among collectors.Meanwhile ChangeChecker data suggests the scarcity means one in every 335 household in the UK could potentially have a version of these coins in their pocket.Another survey found 30% of Brits had been lucky enough to land one of these 2023 Atlantic Salmon coins while handling their change.