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The subtle error that could make your 20p coin worth 200 times its face value

The error appeared on the 20p coin due to an incorrect pairing of the old and new coin designs during the Royal Mint minting process

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The error appeared on the 20p coin due to an incorrect pairing of the old and new coin designs during the Royal Mint minting process

2 days ago·Swindon, United Kingdom

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Swindon Advertiser broke the news in Swindon, United Kingdom 2 days ago on Friday, January 9, 2026.

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Fewer than 250,000 undated 20p coins were minted due to a Royal Mint error, selling for nearly 200 times their face value on eBay, experts say.