A series of 50p coins could be worth a lot more than face value – and they're rather easy to spot in your change. Some of these pieces were even designed by the same person12:22, 08 Sep 2026Sometimes you might stumble on a fortune if you check your change and find a coin with a huge value. Occasionally you might discover a 50p listed for £10,000 but you shouldn't always be fooled.‌It's best to run coins to a professional for a proper valuation before you get ahead of yourself. Now certain coins – believe it or not – can be worth lightly more than face value, whether it's a few pounds extra or £100. Now it's time to turn your attention to six coins, which according to an expert, can be worth a fortune. So have you got any of these lying around?‌Posting on TikTok, the @CoinCollectingWizard told his 273,000 followers: "Got any 50p coins with different designs? They could be worth a fortune."‌He listed six coins, which included the iconic Kew Gardens 50p and three from the Beatrix Potter series.Discussing the first three coins, he said: "2017 Royal Shield of Arms designed by Matthew Dent, just under two million and worth £1."The Kew Gardens 50p from 2009 is the holy grail of 50p pieces, only 240,000 were ever minted and has an amazing value of £150 if you find this in your change.‌"Issac Newton 50p from 2017 designed by Aaron West, just over 2million were minted and has a value of around £4."Over to the Beatrix Potter set, which features 15 coins in the official Royal Mint collection, the expert shared details about Jemima Puddle-Duck, Mrs Tittlemouse and Flopsy Bunny, all designed by Emma Noble.He added: "Jemima Puddle-Duck 50p from 2016 designed by the talented Emma Noble, just over two million were produced and worth £8.‌"Another 50p designed by Emma Noble in 2018 is the Mrs Tittlemouse which has a mintage of 1.7million and can fetch a nice £3."Flopsy Bunny 50p from 2018 was designed again by Emma Noble, only 1.4million were made and has a value of £5."While some of the last coins won't exactly be life-changing, owning a few can still make you a decent profit, especially if they're 10 times more than value.‌Since the clip was shared a few days ago, many people flooded the comments section. One admitted: "I had that one but i think I went and spent it." While another added: "I've got a lot."Content cannot be displayed without consentWhat to do if you find rare coin:Before anything else, ensure you hold the coin by the edges, touching only the outer rim. This is because the oils and dirt from your skin can ruin the metal and quickly lower the value.Article continues belowNever wash, wipe or polish the coin, because cleaning could leave tiny scratches, another factor which can reduce the price. You can have it stored properly, inside a safe, PVC-free plastic holder to keep it cool.To identify the coin and have it valued, look at the year and whether there's any noticable error. You can do your own research and take the coin to a trusted expert for professional help.