How much is the 2012 Charles Dickens 200th anniversary £2 coin worth now?

FORTUNE seekers have been paying special attention to the coins in their wallets since it was revealed a rare undated 20p coin could be worth up to £50.

But it is not the only coin that could be worth more than its original value. These 37 designs are considered to be the rarest and most valuable.

In 2012 a £2 coin was issued to commemorate the birthday of English writer, Charles Dickens.
The special coin features a detailed profile made up of the names of the author’s books.
If you happen to be handed one of these £2 coins in your supermarket change, you might not have had great expectations.

But in a twist in the tale of this coin, it could now fetch you in the region of £8, according to collecting website HobbyLark.
That is quadruple its original value – not bad if you feel like you have fallen on hard times before your next pay check.

While you are sifting through your spare change collection be sure to keep an eye out for these pretty pennies too.
There are currently five 50p coins in circulation that could be worth up to £3,000.

A special WWF coin was released in 2011 and features the famous panda logo in the centre with 50 other animals around the outside.
It is a popular choice among coin collectors and commonly sells for £200.
Who can forget the 2012 London Olympics 50 pence coin?

This is the coin that is worth gold if you have got it – there were only 600 coins created and could earn you up to £3,000 on eBay.
And it is not just coins that have gained widespread attention from collectors.
Back in September when the new £5 notes were hot off the press, they were selling for sixty times their faced value.
Some collectors splashed out £300 on some of the first bills.