Rare 20p

[Kipster]

Just saw this on the Yahoo page:

https://uk.yahoo.com/news/the-rare-20p-coin-that-could-be-worth-£1800-185645546.html

Apparently paid £50 off of eBay. You win some, you lose some.

[Peckris 2]

I'd be gobsmacked tbh - there's no shortage of coins struck on the wrong planchet. £100 seems nearer the mark.

[secret santa]

At the time of buying the coin, Barker, of Hull, said he was “over the moon” when he discovered how unique it was.

So, how unique is it ? Rather unique ? Quite unique ? Very unique ? A trifle unique ?

I'm afraid that the word "unique" is going the way of "literally" and "amazing" - i.e. becoming meaningless.

[Sword]

"could be worth £1800". I "could" win the lottery next week but it will never happen. 

[Kipster]

1 hour ago, secret santa said:

I'm afraid that the word "unique" is going the way of "literally" and "amazing" - i.e. becoming meaningless.

A lot of the English language is getting butchered at the moment. Listening to kids outside the shop the other day was like listening to someone speak another language.

[Kipster]

This is the blurb from the Tennants website:

For those with an interest in error coins the forthcoming sale will feature a rare 20p Error Coin with Royal Mint certification. This 1990 20p has been struck on a copper-plated steel blank intended for one of the other countries the Royal Mint produces coins for; a spectacular error and the only one of its kind known, on discovery the coin was featured in the national press. The coin is encapsulated and graded MS63 by ANACS and is complete with Royal Mint letter of accreditation (estimate: £1,200-1,800 plus buyer’s premium).

[Peckris 2]

What do they mean, "the only one of its kind known"? The only 1990 20p struck on the wrong planchet? Quite probably. But what about other 'known' coins struck on the wrong planchet? They are all unique misstrikes and therefore only of interest to those who collect such things. Is there anyone here even remotely interested?

[blakeyboy]

How would be unique?

Would the mistake have been spotted and the metal removed in the time it took to to mint one coin?

[mrbadexample]

15 hours ago, secret santa said:

At the time of buying the coin, Barker, of Hull, said he was “over the moon” when he discovered how unique it was.

So, how unique is it ? Rather unique ? Quite unique ? Very unique ? A trifle unique ?

I'm afraid that the word "unique" is going the way of "literally" and "amazing" - i.e. becoming meaningless.

The US "unique" - i.e. ten a penny.