2010 1p on ebay

[Marc]

Should have waited before posting the last. Just saw a 99p bid on a 2010 1p coin on ebay. ebay

[Gary D]

Should have waited before posting the last. Just saw a 99p bid on a 2010 1p coin on ebay. ebay

It does seem ridiculous to try and sell a 1p for 99p and you would think that it was a bit of a scam as you live in the uk and can just pick one out of your pocket. What do you do if you collect uk coinage and live in Asia or somewhere else that doesn't use sterling as their currency.

[Marc]

I didnt think it was a scam and figured it was the situation u described. I'm just glad to see it and may sell some of mine!

[RobJ]

I have seen several coins recently in my change that have similar afflictions. I know that I have a 2008 1p which has 'Blobs' not only in the fields of the coin but also on the letter 'N' in Penny.

As I understand it such coins are not as rare as the seller is claiming. I know that the 2008 20p coin in particular had some serious defects when it was first released.

If I'm honest, I think that the seller is taking a major liberty in trying to sell this coin for what it is worth in the wake of '20p Error Mania.'

I personally wouldn't offer more than 1p for it!

[scott]

the early ones seems to have defects on them, i thought the mint would have fixed those by now

[RobJ]

If I'm honest, I think that the seller is taking a major liberty in trying to sell this coin for what it is worth in the wake of '20p Error Mania.'

Sorry everyone. This should have read:

If I'm honest, I think that the seller is taking a major liberty in trying to sell this coin for more than what it is worth in the wake of '20p Error Mania.'

[RobJ]

the early ones seems to have defects on them, i thought the mint would have fixed those by now

Indeed!

Although the Mint do seem to have addressed the issue for the most part, it still seems to happen on the 'Copper' coins.

And with the planned introduction of coins composed of Nickel Plated Steel soon to be adopted by the Mint, we could see a lot more of these type of coins emerging if the Mint do not address the issue fully.

[RobJ]

I see that bidding for this item has ended. Someone ended up paying 99p + £1.20 P&P.

I really do hope that the buyer isn't a new collector, especially a younger one, who thinks that they have a acquired a rarity, as it does sadden me when I see things like this happen.

Hopefully the buyer may see the light of day once they receive the coin and be able to return it. And if they don't wish to do that, I hope that they are very happy with it.