A customer in North Yorkshire becomes the first betting shop millionaire after placing a 50p bet on eight horses.

A specialist has advised Brits to keep an eye out for a scarce 50p coin that could potentially be worth up to £40,000. However, the coin must bear one of two specific dates to hold such high value.

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK, with many collectable designs appearing on its heptagonal canvas. Its 27.5mm diameter makes it the largest of any British ...

The rare Royal Mint Blue Peter 50p coin sold for £180, after attracting 21 bids on the online auction (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) ...

What makes a coin valuable? The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK, with many collectable designs appearing on its heptagonal canvas.

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