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Fried Egg Coin Sells for £134 | Leicester News
A 2015 two-pound coin just sold for over £134 — thanks to a bizarre “fried egg” minting error that made its silver center look like a runny yolk. Starting at under £4, the coin sparked a bidding frenzy online, proving how rare flaws can turn everyday currency into collector’s gold. First issued in 1998 as the UK’s first bi-metallic coin, these older designs are now hotter than ever — especially with new King Charles III coins featuring floral motifs and interlocking ‘C’s. Collectors are now hunting their pockets for hidden gems. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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