Experts have urged everyone to check their change and look for a rare £2 coin that could be worth a small fortune.

The Kew Gardens 50p, owned by a coin collector in Worcester, has sold on eBay for £275. The Royal Mint has called the coin "the most sought-after" by collectors due to its rarity.

It is listed for £100,086.72 or the best offer while delivery is free for the coveted item. Similar rare 50p coins are listed on eBay for whopping profits, with some on for as much as £50,000.

If you find an old pound coin lying around then you may wonder if they can be paid in at either your bank or Post Office.

A “RARE” 50p coin has hit eBay with a whopping £10,000 price tag – and now collectors are scrambling to check their change.

The Royal Mint has revealed the 9 rarest £2 coins in circulation in the UK today. These are the 9 rarest £2 coins according to the Royal Mint, and their mintage.