Now we’re talking. Some of these coins are actually rare. Like, “don’t spend it on a croissant” rare. The trick is the design and the country of issue.
Take the 2 Euro coin from Monaco with a portrait of Grace Kelly. That thing is legendary. It was minted in tiny numbers (about 20,000). If you find one in good condition, you’re looking at $500 to $2,000. Yes, for a single coin.
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Then there’s the Vatican City 2 Euro coin from 2005. It features the coat of arms of a pope who hadn’t been elected yet? Wait, no—that’s the 2006 one. The 2005 one features a bust of the Pope. Anyway, it’s rare. Value? $400 to $800.
And don’t forget the Finland 2 Euro coin from 2004. It’s got a weird wave pattern. No, really, it’s called the “Enlargement of the European Union” design. Only 1 million made. It can fetch €150 to €300. (Side note: I once found one in a jar of old foreign coins at a flea market. Didn’t buy it. Still kicking myself.)
Is the £2 coin I found in change rare and how much is it worth?
