Rare 50p coin sells for more than 240 times its face value – check how to know if you’re sitting on a goldmine

A RARE 50p coin has just sold for over 240 times its face value – and you might have one without even knowing.

A 2019 Kew Gardens 50p went under the hammer on eBay for a whopping £122.09 – 244 times its face value.

EBayThe coin originally released in 2009 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Kew Gardens[/caption] EBayIt features the famous Chinese Pagoda at Kew Gardens, wrapped in swirling vines[/caption]

The coin, which attracted 13 bids, is one of the most sought-after pieces among coin collectors.