Rare one penny scoops mega £127k at auction – and it's 'most valuable to ever exist'

One TikTok user, who goes by the name @thecoincollectoruk, claimed two old pennies in particular can make you a "millionaire" – and it's all down to a specific date

Having a rummage around the house could prove to be more lucrative than you think.

You might find yourself stumbling on an old collection of DVDs or, even better, a stash of rare coins that could be worth a fortune. A TikTok user with a following of 129,000 claimed just two old pennies might make you a "millionaire".

The user, @thecoincollectoruk, posted a video highlighting two specific old pennies with different dates. In the video, the TikTok enthusiast pointed out: "These two old pennies can make you a millionaire.

"There are two different dates you must look out for on your old pennies. The first is a George 5th penny from 1933, there are thought to be less than 10 of these."

They continued: "One of them resold at auction for £127,248 and others in the £70,000 to £80,000 range. It's definitely the most valuable penny to ever exist."

The focus then shifted to a Queen Elizabeth penny from 1954, which is also incredibly scarce. The coin collector elaborated: "There is only one of these known to have survived from a trial run of several hundreds according to the Royal Mint.

"This means the 1954 is also extremely rare penny, the last one sold in 1991 for £23,100. It's likely worth even more now with inflation accounted for."

Additionally, they mentioned an "MS 63 version of the coin which could be worth up to £60,000". The viral video has since racked up 4,000 likes and attracted over 400 comments.

One enthusiast remarked: "Penny black is the most expensive penny," and another eagerly chimed in: "Hi sir I have this coin." A further comment read: "I have four of these."

Should you come across any of these coins, it's crucial to speak with a specialist to determine their value as you might find they're worth quite a substantial amount.

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