Could Your Change Be Worth More? Your February 2026 eBay Tracker Update
If you’ve ever tipped your loose change onto the table and wondered “Could this actually be worth something?”, you’re not alone. From elusive 50ps to modern error coins and historic first-issue banknotes, some of the UK’s most exciting collectibles are still hiding in everyday change.
Of course, there’s no single, definitive price when it comes to valuing coins and banknotes. But one of the best ways to get a realistic idea is by looking at what collectors are actually paying on the secondary market.
We’ve analysed recent completed listings to uncover how the most sought-after UK coins and banknotes are performing today – so you don’t have to scroll endlessly through auction pages yourself.
eBay Tracker Update
W for World Wide Web 10p
The A–Z of Great Britain 10p series has been a collector favourite since its debut in 2018, but one coin stands above the rest when it comes to scarcity.
The 2019 “W” for World Wide Web 10p has the lowest mintage of the entire series, at just 63,000 coins.
Our February eBay Tracker shows a median selling price of around £7, representing a 49% increase since our previous update. For a coin with a face value of just 10p, that’s an extraordinary jump – and a powerful reminder that even the smallest change can be a hidden treasure.
The First King Charles III Banknotes
The first King Charles III banknotes officially entered circulation on 5 June 2024. As the very first notes to feature the new monarch, they mark a major moment in British numismatic history – and have attracted strong collector interest from day one.
The standout performer this month is the King Charles III £10 note, which has seen its median selling price rise by over 50% since our last update, an impressive increase in a relatively short space of time. That rise reflects more than short-term interest. As a first-issue note tied to a once-in-a-generation change in British coinage and banknotes, the King Charles III £10 is already proving itself as a key modern collectible – and one that many collectors are keen to secure for their collections.
Undated 20p
Few coins capture collector imagination quite like the Undated 20p. With no official mintage figure and ongoing mystery surrounding how many escaped into circulation, it has achieved near-legendary status.
According to our latest eBay Tracker, the Undated 20p has seen an increase in value. The median selling price now sits at £49.99, up £5.94 since our last report.
If you’ve been waiting for the “right moment” to add one to your collection, demand suggests the Undated 20p isn’t losing its appeal anytime soon.
2023 Salmon 50p
The 2023 Salmon 50p cemented its place in numismatic history when it was officially confirmed as the rarest UK 50p in circulation, with a mintage of just 200,000 – edging out the iconic Kew Gardens by 10,000 coins.
Since our last update, prices have cooled, with the median selling price dropping by around 40% to sit at £38. Even so, that’s nearly 80 times face value, which is an impressive return for a coin you could still spot in your change.
Kew Gardens 50p
The iconic 2009 Kew Gardens 50p may have lost its “rarest 50p” title, but it’s still one of the most sought-after coins in circulation.
According to our latest data, Kew Gardens 50ps are selling for around £110 on the secondary market. That’s only a modest 7% dip since our last update and further proof that this iconic 50p continues to hold its appeal with collectors.
2002 Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games £2
With a circulating mintage of just 485,500, the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games £2 remains the rarest £2 coin in circulation – yet it’s often overshadowed by flashier designs.
After more than two decades in circulation, many examples have already found permanent homes in collections. Those that do surface on eBay are currently selling for around £31, a £3.10 decrease since our last update, but still excellent value for such a scarce coin.
Valuation Index
Using the total price of the coins and banknotes tracked, the Valuation Index follows the rise and fall of their overall value, measured in points against the baseline set in January 2017.
Since our last update in August 2025, the Top 10 coins and banknotes on the eBay Tracker have seen an overall 11% decrease in value, reflecting recent shifts in the secondary market. Even so, many of these coins are still achieving prices far beyond their original face value – proving that hidden treasures could still be sitting in your spare change.
eBay Tracker FAQs
How does the eBay Tracker work?
The Change Checker eBay Tracker takes the last 9 sold prices on eBay and gives the median price achieved. By taking the median, rather than an average, we avoid skewing figures with excessively high or low prices.
Please note that the Change Checker eBay Tracker is only ever designed to be a guide as to prices achieved on eBay. Prices may vary depending on collector demand and the quality of the coin being sold. It does not provide any guarantee as to future values of coins.
My coin isn’t on the eBay Tracker
The eBay Tracker follows the movements of the top UK coins and banknotes, however if your coin doesn’t appear on the tracker you can use our 6 point guide to help determine the realistic value for your coin.
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