Where can you find the UK Coronation 50ps and how much are they worth?

On 10th August 2023, 5 million UK King Charles III Coronation 50ps entered circulation. Collectors were keen to get their hands on one, with many trying to get them directly from banks and post offices, and some hoping to find one in their change.

We wanted to know where the Coronation 50ps were being found, so we opened our collector map to track them up and down the country. In just over two months, nearly 550 collectors input their postcode to let us know where they found the Coronation 50p, so let’s take a look at where in the UK you’re most likely to find one…

Where can you find the UK Coronation 50ps?

We’ve gathered the data from our collector map, and we can reveal the 5 places you’re most likely to find a Coronation 50p in your change are…

5. Leicester

2.5% of Coronation 50ps were found in Leicester.

4. Norwich

2.6% of Coronation 50ps were found in Norwich.

3. Cardiff

2.8% of Coronation 50ps were found in Cardiff.

2. Derby

2.9% of Coronation 50ps were found in Derby.

1. Birmingham

5.1% of Coronation 50ps were found in Birmingham.

You can view the full collector map here to check how many Coronation 50ps have been found in your area.

How much is the UK Coronation 50p worth?

A common question we get is ‘how much is the Coronation 50p worth?’. Many factors determine the value of a coin, but ultimately it depends on what someone is prepared to pay for it.

We’ve used our eBay Tracker formula to work out how much a circulation Coronation 50p might be worth. As you can see, they are selling on the secondary market for around £2.79, which is a 458% increase from the face value.

So now you know where in the UK you have the highest chance of finding a Coronation 50p in your change, and how much you could expect to pay for one on the secondary market.

Owners of the Coronation 50p also own a small piece of history as it’s the first ever UK Coronation 50p to be issued. If you haven’t had any luck finding the Coronation 50p in your change, you can secure the crowned collectors version in Brilliant Uncirculated quality for just £4.99 (+£2.99 postage) here >>

What’s next for UK coinage?

It’s all change for UK coinage, as we’ve been treated to eight brand new designs that will feature on our everyday coinage! These new UK coins represent British wildlife and conservation, a passion of King Charles III.

Find out more about the UK’s New Coinage here or to secure the complete New UK Coinage set for your collection, click here >>