Rare $2 coin could sell for thousands—do you have one in your pocket?
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Collectors are always on the lookout for rare finds, especially when it comes to coins with unique errors.
Occasionally, a small mistake during production can turn an ordinary piece into a sought-after treasure—sometimes fetching thousands of dollars at auction.
One such coin has recently captured attention, featuring an unusual detail that sets it apart from the rest.
A rare $2 coin featuring a striking ‘bullseye’ error was expected to fetch up to $5,000 when it went under the hammer this week.
The error, which placed the coloured circle on the wrong side of the coin, had only been found on a ‘handful’ of pieces, according to Roxbury’s Auction House director Scott Waterman.
The $2 National Rugby League Premiership coin was originally released by the Royal Australian Mint and Anaconda in 2023, celebrating both the men’s and women’s NRL premierships.
Customers who made cash purchases in-store at Anaconda had the chance to find the limited-edition coins in their change.
Instead of the usual placement of green paint on the tail side, this particular coin had its colouration surrounding the image of Queen Elizabeth II.
Waterman said he had only ever come across one of these error coins and expected it to sell for more than its estimated value of $3,500 to $4,500.
‘This one I think will probably get close to $5,000. It’s in nice condition and a popular issue. It’s a lot of money for a $2 coin and someone found this,’ he shared.
He explained that collectors had become particularly interested in the so-called ‘bullseye’ error since the introduction of coloured $2 coins in 2012.
‘The coin is the wrong way around when it goes through the process of putting the colour on the tail side,’ he said.
‘Collectors love these because it’s depicting a bullseye over the Queen and it’s just a bit outrageous.’
The NRL coin was part of a major auction featuring more than 3,000 rare Australian and international coins and banknotes, with the entire collection valued at around $2.5 million.
Other notable pieces included the historic Holey Dollar and the rare 1930 Penny.
Among the collection was another ‘bullseye’ coin—a 2019 $2 Mr Squiggle piece celebrating the 60th anniversary of the beloved children’s TV show.
Waterman noted that while the Mr Squiggle error coin was still valuable, it was more common than the NRL version.
‘The Mr Squiggle are fairly common. When I say fairly common, there’s maybe 50 of them whereas some of them, there’s one or none,’ he said.
One of the Mr Squiggle error coins had already sold for $3,200.
In a previous story, another rare $2 coin made waves after turning up in Woolworths shoppers' change.
Some lucky locals unknowingly carried a small fortune in their pockets.
Check out how these coins could be worth up to $3,000.
With collectors willing to pay thousands for rare coin errors, would you double-check your change for a hidden treasure? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Occasionally, a small mistake during production can turn an ordinary piece into a sought-after treasure—sometimes fetching thousands of dollars at auction.
One such coin has recently captured attention, featuring an unusual detail that sets it apart from the rest.
A rare $2 coin featuring a striking ‘bullseye’ error was expected to fetch up to $5,000 when it went under the hammer this week.
The error, which placed the coloured circle on the wrong side of the coin, had only been found on a ‘handful’ of pieces, according to Roxbury’s Auction House director Scott Waterman.
The $2 National Rugby League Premiership coin was originally released by the Royal Australian Mint and Anaconda in 2023, celebrating both the men’s and women’s NRL premierships.
Rare $2 coin could fetch thousands at auction. Image source: Roxbury’s Auction House
Customers who made cash purchases in-store at Anaconda had the chance to find the limited-edition coins in their change.
Instead of the usual placement of green paint on the tail side, this particular coin had its colouration surrounding the image of Queen Elizabeth II.
Waterman said he had only ever come across one of these error coins and expected it to sell for more than its estimated value of $3,500 to $4,500.
‘This one I think will probably get close to $5,000. It’s in nice condition and a popular issue. It’s a lot of money for a $2 coin and someone found this,’ he shared.
He explained that collectors had become particularly interested in the so-called ‘bullseye’ error since the introduction of coloured $2 coins in 2012.
‘The coin is the wrong way around when it goes through the process of putting the colour on the tail side,’ he said.
‘Collectors love these because it’s depicting a bullseye over the Queen and it’s just a bit outrageous.’
The NRL coin was part of a major auction featuring more than 3,000 rare Australian and international coins and banknotes, with the entire collection valued at around $2.5 million.
Other notable pieces included the historic Holey Dollar and the rare 1930 Penny.
Among the collection was another ‘bullseye’ coin—a 2019 $2 Mr Squiggle piece celebrating the 60th anniversary of the beloved children’s TV show.
Waterman noted that while the Mr Squiggle error coin was still valuable, it was more common than the NRL version.
‘The Mr Squiggle are fairly common. When I say fairly common, there’s maybe 50 of them whereas some of them, there’s one or none,’ he said.
One of the Mr Squiggle error coins had already sold for $3,200.
In a previous story, another rare $2 coin made waves after turning up in Woolworths shoppers' change.
Some lucky locals unknowingly carried a small fortune in their pockets.
Check out how these coins could be worth up to $3,000.
With collectors willing to pay thousands for rare coin errors, would you double-check your change for a hidden treasure? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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Naw, just joking…well sometimes. Very unique. Never met anyone like you! 
