Rare Undated Twenty-Pence Coin Sells for £211

0:00A rare 20-pence coin from 2008 just sold on eBay for 42 pounds 30 pence. That's over 211 times its face, value. The kicker? It has no date stamped on it, a minting mistake that makes it super collectible. This error happened when the Royal Mint paired an old head side with a new tails designed by accident, creating these undated mules. It was the first slip up like that in 300 years. This went wild bidding on it, calling it damage-free and in great shape despite circulation. The Royal Mint confirmed fewer than 250,000 of these slipped into pockets out of 136 million minted that year. These coins stay legal tender at 20 pence, but collectors love the shield reverse and Queen Elizabeth II portrait. The 20 pence design evolved over time, from two to roses to the current Royal Arm set up. Next time you get changed, flip that 20 pence over and check for a missing date. You might be holding a small fortune without knowing it.

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