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With some coins selling for thousands on eBay recently, here's everything you need to know if you think you might be sitting on a fortune.

It's always worth keeping an eye on your loose change and while unusual 50p coins have made the headlines you should never overlook 20ps

When it comes to selling coins, there is a lot to consider and if you aren't too sure about what collectors are after, selling it can be quite tricky. So if you think you have a rare coin, here is what you need to know before selling.

The Kew Gardens coin sold on eBay after a 22-way bidding war. And with coin collectors paying over the odds for change, it is worth checking to see if you have any rare silverware.

The Royal Mint estimates around 210,000 of the commemorative coins were made, so you could have one in your change

Collectors are willing to spend some serious cash if the coin is rare enough

It could be well worth checking to see if you have one of these

The new coins will be available to buy from the Royal Mint’s website and have been created in collaboration with the National Railway Museum.

Certain rare coins are highly sought after by collectors, and could be worth hundreds or even thousands of pounds so it may be worth while keeping an eye on your spare change