Britons are being urged to check their change as the Royal Mint has identified the rarest £2 coins in circulation, some fetching hundreds of pounds on the collector's market. With the UK moving towards a cashless society, these coins are becoming increasingly sought after.
The list is topped by the 2002 Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland coin, boasting a low mintage of just 485,500. These coins are currently listed on eBay for upwards of £100. Other notable coins include the 2015 Britannia Fifth Portrait, with listings reaching over £567.
Other coins on the list include the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games Handover coins, commemorating London's hosting of the games. Coins representing Scotland, England, and Wales from the 2002 Commonwealth Games also make the list, alongside the 2015 Britannia and the Royal Navy coin featuring the HMS Royal Oak.
Collectors and the general public are encouraged to examine their £2 coins, as these rare pieces of currency could be worth significantly more than their face value.