Two rare £2 coins you might have in your change – and one's worth eye-watering £1k

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Delving into an old collection in your attic could reveal a treasure trove of forgotten items. It's widely known that certain rare coins can fetch sums well above their nominal value, with one penny coin worth a mega £200,000 if it features a certain detail.Typically, coins that bear minting errors or are less common in circulation are more sought after by collectors.

Recently, a TikTok user with the handle @CoinCollectingWizard, who boasts over 203,000 followers, highlighted two specific £2 coins to watch out for in your spare change.In his latest video, he posed the question: "Can you see any rare £2 coins with those interesting designs on them?

You'll be surprised to know that some are very valuable. Here's some to look for..." He then discussed the 2014 Lord Kitchener £2 coin, issued to commemorate the centenary of the First World War, noting: "This coin launched to mark the centenary of the First World War, the error version is missing the words £2 from the heads side.

The coin was launched nine years ago to mark 100 years since the start of the First World War."The user added: "It features an image of Lord Kitchener, a significant British military figure who featured on wartime recruitment posters.