What if your 2 euro coin was actually worth thousands?

What if the 2 euro coin you hold in your hands was actually worth thousands?

Some of these small metal discs are likely to fetch astronomical prices.

Numismatists, coin collectors, are snapping up the most sought-after copies, says

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Precious Flaws

Xavier Pirot, head of the currency counter, in Nantes (Loire-Atlantique) explained to

in the context of a report for the 1 p.m. Journal that a small defect is enough to raise prices.

The specialist mentioned a value of at least 300 or euros for “off-centered” 2 euro coins.

In other words, an error in the making of the coin can prove to be particularly lucrative.

In the same way, the mention “2 euros” struck on a 1 euro coin can for example panic the counters, specified the expert.

In this case, the failed copy can be exchanged at prices exceeding 1,000 euros.

Another numismatist said that the most valuable coins he has are those minted in small quantities by the Vatican.

Grace Kelly's face drives the price up

This is particularly what can happen in the context of commemorations.

Thus, a 2 euro coin released in 2007 with the face of Grace Kelly on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the death of this former Princess of Monaco is now worth more than 3,000 euros.

The pieces bearing the mark of the workshop that made them are moreover rarer than the others and therefore even more precious.

A Greek coin bearing the engraving of an S was priced at 18,000 euros at auction.

It would therefore be wise to check your wallet if you do not have one of these treasures, while keeping in mind that these coins are almost impossible to find.

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