Why Rare 50p Prices Are Climbing in 2026
Kew Gardens 50p prices are up 18% year-on-year. Here's what's driving the rare British 50p market in 2026, and what's likely next.
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Auction round-up: top realised UK coin sales, 27 April 2026 to 4 May 2026
The week's most notable verified realised auction sales tracked across MyCoinage's data partners.
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UK coin market roundup 27 Apr – 3 May 2026: 1 Sovereign - Victoria 1st portrait; St George leads at £1,332
Top 10 verified UK coin sales for 27 Apr – 3 May 2026. £32,576 realised volume across 777 sales. Spink, Baldwin's, Noonans, Heritage and eBay UK verified results.
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How to Store Coins Properly: A UK Collector's Guide
PVC-free flips, capsule sizes, humidity control, every detail that makes the difference between a preserved coin and a ruined one.
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The UK Coin Collecting Community in 2026: Clubs, Forums, Dealers and Blogs Worth Knowing
Our shortlist of UK numismatic societies, regional clubs, independent coin dealers, auction houses, online forums and editorial blogs worth following. The community is small but deep — these are the names and places worth knowing.
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5 Mistakes New Coin Collectors Make (And How to Avoid Them)
From cleaning coins to overpaying for "rare" circulation finds, the five expensive rookie errors and how to sidestep each one.
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How to Start a UK Coin Collection on a Budget (Under £50)
You can assemble a respectable British coin collection for less than £50, if you know what to buy, what to skip, and where to look.
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