A coin enthusiast has sparked excitement across the UK by urging the public to check their change for a specific King Charles III £1 coin that could be worth a small fortune.
The Valuable Minting Mistake
The coin in question is the King Charles III two bees £1 coin, which entered general circulation in August 2024. Most of these coins feature a two-tone gold and silver appearance and are stamped with a 2023 date. However, a British collector known online as Dans Dollars has revealed a remarkable discovery he made in recent months: a version of this coin that is completely gold in colour.
The content creator showcased his find in a video, holding the unusual gold coin next to a standard £1 piece to highlight the stark difference. He explained that while ordinary 2023 and 2025 dated coins are worth just their face value, this particular 2023-dated gold coin is the subject of intense speculation among numismatists.
Online Speculation and Potential Value
Dans Dollars shared that fans and fellow collectors in his comments have alleged this colour anomaly could mean the coin is now valued at at least £1,000. "£1,000 for a £1 coin? Well some of you have been saying it in the comments," he noted in his video.
He admitted his own surprise at the find, stating, "I have never seen anything like it." While researching online, he found claims that a similar coin had sold for around £600, though he emphasised he still had no definitive valuation. The collector has appealed to his audience for more information, captioning his social media post: "£1,000 KING CHARLES III 2 BEES £1 COIN ERROR."
Not to Be Confused with Official Releases
A search on platforms like eBay revealed no active listings for this exact error coin at the time. The only visually identical item available is a special edition, officially released fully gold £1 coin from the Royal Mint. Crucially, that version is sold in special packaging directly from the Mint for a hefty £2,150 – not to be confused with the potential error coin found in everyday circulation.
This discovery serves as a reminder that minting errors can transform ordinary pocket change into highly sought-after collector's items. For now, the exact worth of this fully gold 2023 £1 coin remains a topic of debate, but it has certainly given Britons a new reason to examine their loose change carefully.
