A coin collector managed to bag a bargain after the London Olympic set went up for sale on eBay. The set was listed on April 1 with a starting price of £60 and then sold for £64.21 a few days later
A savvy coin collector has bagged an epic bargain on eBay with a ‘unique’ set of London Olympics 50p coins. Rare coins can often fetch a pretty penny online, with some pieces, like the Kew Gardens 50p, selling for hundreds.
This time, one lucky buyer managed to scoop up 29 coins from the London Olympics set at a steal. The iconic set, commemorating the 2012 games, was listed on eBay on April 1 with a hefty starting price of £60. Just a few days later, it sold for a mere £64.21.
Considering single coins from this collection have been known to sell for £60 and above, this buyer certainly got their money’s worth. The seller wrote: “This is a rare set of 29 different 2011 Olympic 50p coins, each depicting a different sport. These coins were circulated and come from Great Britain.”
They added: “They are an excellent addition to any coin collection, especially for those interested in British decimal coinage. The set includes coins from various sports such as basketball, fencing, and sailing, among others. Each coin has a unique design and is in good condition.”
The set includes coins representing various sports such as basketball, fencing, and sailing, among others. Each coin boasts a unique design and is in good condition. The seller emphasised the historical significance of the coins, stating: “These coins represent a piece of history and are a great way to celebrate the London Olympics. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own this rare set!”
The London Olympic 2012 coins were released by the Royal Mint in 2011 to mark the iconic games. Some of these coins are worth a small fortune, with the football piece being the rarest. With only 1,125,500 minted, it could be worth up to £125.
On the other hand, some coins, like the basketball piece, are only valued at £7.99. Recently, a coin collector managed to snag a bargain when a set of London Olympic coins went up for sale. Given that some of these coins can fetch hundreds, securing six of the London Olympic coins for less than ten quid is quite a significant deal.
