You might want to check your spare change—because this everyday coin could be worth 10 times its face value.

A lucky collector recently made the discovery, and it’s got others searching through their wallets.

Here's what to look for and how much you could make.

A rare $2 coin from 2015 is turning heads among collectors, with recent sales reaching up to $22.

Victorian collector Michael McCauley found the coloured coin—known as the Flanders Field $2—and said it’s a great example of how everyday money can be worth more than you think.

‘I was lucky to find this one just the other day…It’s got the orange colour in the middle and $4 to $22 is a recent selling price range on them,’ he said.

Rare $2 coin sells for up to $22. Image source: Michael McCauley

The Royal Australian Mint released the coin to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I and the famous poem *In Flanders Fields* by John McCrae.

It features sculpted larks and an orange centre ring representing the sunset glow, with text from the poem included on the design.

The other side shows Queen Elizabeth’s effigy.

Only 2.15 million Flanders Field coins were released into circulation, making them relatively rare.

McCauley said he was ‘very fortunate’ to find one and encouraged others to ‘keep your eye out’ when checking loose change.

The coin followed the success of the 2012 Red Poppy $2 coin—still considered the most valuable coloured coin issued in Australia.

Nova Coins owner Janelle Hulme said the Red Poppy remains in high demand and regularly sells for $250 to $350, depending on condition.

‘There’s always interest. I can’t keep them. If I put them up for sale, they sell instantly, they’re very popular,’ she shared.

Even worn or chipped Red Poppy coins have recently sold for $80 to $100.

Other high-value coloured coins include the 2013 Queen’s Coronation $2 coin, worth around $60 to $80, and the 2017 Rosemary Remembrance Day coin, which sells for $10 or more.

So before you spend that $2 coin—take a closer look. It might be worth a lot more than you think.

Did you know some coloured coins in regular change can sell for up to $500? Here’s another coin to keep an eye out for.

Read more: Could your change be worth $500? These are the rare coloured coins you’ll want to look out for

Key Takeaways

• The 2015 Flanders Field $2 coin can sell for up to $22.
• Only 2.15 million were made, adding to its rarity.
• The 2012 Red Poppy $2 coin sells for $250 to $350.
• Even chipped coins can fetch $80 to $100.

Have you ever found an old coin in your wallet and wondered what it was worth?

Tell us if you’ve uncovered any valuable surprises.

 

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