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AN EXACT word on your 50p coin could make it worth 700 times more as the rare coin sparks a bidding war on eBay.
The unique coin is said to be a must-have for collectors, selling for a whopping hundreds on the online auction site.
The rare 50p coin was issued in 2005 and features Samuel Johson’s Dictionary which saw its value skyrocket.
The wording on the back of the coin makes it a unique piece of British decimal coinage.
What adds to this coin’s value is its rarity, making it a sought-after item that collectors are eager to obtain.
The auction on eBay revealed that four bidders attempted to snap up the rare coin which eventually sold for a staggering £350.
The seller received 5-star reviews from buyers who left enthusiastic comments praising the rare coin.
“A+ pristine coin as advertised,” wrote one user.
Another commented: ” Great quality for coin collectors at a great price.”
While a third said: “Beautiful coin.”
It comes after a 50p coin proved to be a “true gem” thanks to its key details.
The loose change rattling around in your pocket could be pieced together to form the Royal Shield of Arms design but it seems many people are unaware of this.
Matthew Dent redesigned the UK’s coins 16 years ago and now those designs are being replaced with the new UK coinage for King Charles III.
It was decided in 2005 that the country’s coinage was due an overhaul and The Royal Mint ran a competition for the public to submit their designs for the new-look coins.
Some 4,000 designs were submitted and The Royal Mint Advisory Committee selected Matthew Dent’s Royal Shield designs as the winner in 2008.
The Royal coat of arms details a shield divided into four quarters representing England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
Matthew’s winning design replaced Christopher Ironside’s Britannia depiction originally on the reverse of all 50ps.
Matthew said at the time: “I felt that the solution to The Royal Mint’s brief lay in a united design, united in terms of theme, execution and coverage over the surface of the coins.”
Using all the coins ranging from the 1p to the 50p, they fitted together rather like a jigsaw and formed a complete shield – as could be seen on the £1 coin design issued from 2008 to 2015.
The old round pound was then replaced by the 12-sided Nations of the Crown £1 in 2017 and have now been withdrawn from circulation.
However, the definitive 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p and 50p shield coins are still in circulation, which means the Royal Shield can still be collected and completed, Change Checker says.
To help you get started you can obtain your own Royal Shield Collector Pack which comes with the Royal Shield 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p and 20p, so all you need to look for is the 50p in your change in order to complete it.
If, after checking, you realise you’ve come across a rare coin, there are a number of ways you can sell it.
You can sell it on eBay, through Facebook, or in an auction.
But be wary of the risks.
For example, there are a number of scams targeting sellers on Facebook.
Crooks will say they’re planning to buy the item and ask for money upfront for a courier they’ll be sending around.
But it’s all a ruse to get you to send free cash to them – and they never have any intention of picking your item up.
It’s always best to meet in person when buying or selling on Facebook Marketplace.
Ensure it’s a public meeting spot that’s in a well-lit area.
Avoid payment links and log in directly through the payment method’s website.
Most sellers prefer to deal with cash directly when meeting to ensure it’s legitimate.
The safest way to sell a rare coin is more than likely at auction.
You can organise this with The Royal Mint’s Collectors Service. It has a team of experts who can help you authenticate and value your coin.
You can get in touch via email and a member of the valuation team will get back to you.
You will be charged for the service, though – the cost varies depending on the size of your collection.
Meanwhile, you can sell rare coins on eBay.
But take into account that if you manage to sell your item then eBay will charge you 10% of the money you made – this includes postage and packaging.
Always keep proof of postage to protect yourself from dodgy buyers who may claim they never received the item.
Send the parcel by tracked delivery if you can as this way they can’t claim it never arrived.
WE reveal the Royal Mint’s most rare and valuable 50p coins in circulation.
Triathlon
Minted in 2011, the Triathlon 50p depicts the same sport which featured in the 2012 Olympics.
There are more than 1,160,000 of the coins in circulation.
With over 200million 50ps circulating in the UK, that makes this coin quite a rare find.
The highest recent sale we’ve found on eBay recently was £30 on June 21.
Judo
Judo is a popular sport that involves grappling with your opponent.
But despite the design, it’s not so easy to get a hold of this coin, of which there are just 1,161,500 in circulation.
The piece was designed by David Cornell after he won a national competition.
It was minted in 2011 and the highest bid we’ve seen on eBay was for £17.95 on June 21.
Wrestling
Wrestling was one of the first Olympic sports so it’s not surprising that it features on one of the 50p pieces.
The 2011 coin was designed by Roderick Enriquez, a graphic designer from Hammersmith, London.
We’ve seen it sell for as much as £15 online so is worth digging around for.
In recent months, one was sold on eBay for £11.95 on June 18.
Football
Of all the coins created to commemorate the 2012 Olympic Games, the 50p Football is among the rarest.
It features an explanation of the controversial offside rule on it, with 1,125,000 produced.
One sold for £20 on eBay on June 11, although it has been known to go for as much as £75 in the past.
Kew Gardens
The Kew Gardens 50p is the rarest of all the 50p pieces, with only 210,000 in circulation.
They have been known to sell for as much as £895 on eBay before.
The design was created by Christopher Le Brun RA and features the famous Chinese Pagoda with a leafy chamber that twists around the tower.
The coin often sparks the interest of new coin collectors due to its rarity.
The highest sale we found in recent weeks was £142 on June 22 with 23 bids.
CHISELLED jaws and high cheekbones – we can’t have it all, can we?
But if you’re looking to at least debloat your round or puffy face, there are things you can do now that will work in just seven days.
Although weight is often the reason for a large face, various lifestyle habits can also influence face shape.
There are all kinds of tools that trend on TikTok for slimming the face, including ice rollers and Gua Shas.
Facial massages can also help to drain excess fluid in the face – or you could even splash out on cosmetic surgery.
But, whether you’re hoping to look your best for an upcoming event, or slim down your face long term, these are the lifestyle habits may want to quit for the best results long-term…
Follow the ‘hydrate before you caffeinate rule’ when you wake up, avoiding your morning coffee until you’ve had a big glass of water.
Sukh Padda, a holistic healer and founder of Bodi Sync, says: “Adequate hydration can reduce water retention and puffiness in your face.
“When you’re dehydrated, your body tries to hang onto any leftover water, which may make your face look bloated.
“Aim for at least eight glasses of water a day. Hydrated skin looks plumper and healthier, which can make your face appear more toned.”
Water can also be used externally to help slim down your face – use an ice water facial.
Sukh says: “Fill a bowl with water and ice, then submerge your full face in it for 20 to 30 seconds.
“The cold temperature helps constrict blood vessels, which can reduce swelling and puffiness, especially around the eyes.
“The shock of cold water can also stimulate blood flow, giving your skin a natural, healthy glow and cold water can help tighten your skin, making it look firmer and more toned.”
Easier said than done. But make sleep a priority and watch your health and mood transform – and your face, according to Sukh!
Sukh says: “For many, waking up with a puffy face is a result of normal overnight fluid retention — but this may be more noticeable if a person gets too little or too much sleep.
“Sleep deprivation may also cause inflammation, resulting in swelling. Inflammation is more common in people with chronic sleep deprivation.”
Dr Charlotte Norton of The Slimming Clinic says that good quality sleep is vital for weight management which can slim your face long term.
She says: “Studies have shown that a pattern of sleeping for less than six hours a night has been associated with a higher BMI.
Omega-3 fatty acids found in foods like salmon, mackerel and sardines help to reduce inflammation in the body, including the face.
Abbas Kanani
“A lack of sleep negatively impacts the hormones that control appetite regulation, like leptin and ghrelin.”
This can cause us to end up eating more the next day, studies show.
The NHS recommends that on average adults need seven to nine hours a night.
To help improve the quantity and quality of your sleep, restrict your screen time in the leadup to bedtime, ensure your bedroom is dark and also address lifestyle factors which can impact sleep such as reducing caffeine and alcohol.
If the salt shaker is your best friend at meal times, you might want to reconsider.
“Too much salt can cause your body to retain water, leading to a puffy face,” says Sukh.
“Try to limit processed foods, which are often high in both refined carbs and sodium.”
Foods that contain high salt include processed meats, packet foods, crisps and ready meals.
Abbas Kanani, superintendent pharmacist at Chemist Click, says: “Adults should have about one teaspoon of salt per day.”
This equates to about 6g of salt. For context, a bag of ready salted crisps contains about 0.3g or salt or more, and six slices of salami contains 0.8g of salt.
Abbas also suggests boosting your diet with omega-3.
He says: “Omega-3 fatty acids found in foods like salmon, mackerel and sardines help to reduce inflammation in the body, including the face.
“You should aim to have 250 to 500 mg per day of combined eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from fish or supplements to gain anti-inflammatory benefits.”
There are various other ways to lose weight without going under the knife.
According to the NHS, to get the best possible start on its weight loss plan, there are the seven steps you should follow.
If you’re racing through your meals, it’s time to slow things down.
“Eating quickly and rushing meals can make you more prone to overeating,” Dr Norton.
But slowing down can help you appreciate fullness sooner and stop reaching for unhealthy snacks throughout the day.
Dr Norton says: “Instead, try mindful eating – paying attention and being fully aware of what you’re eating and how you’re eating it can be an extremely important step in weight management.
“Instead of focusing solely on what you eat, pay attention to how you eat.
Alcohol leads to dehydration, which causes the body to retain water, leading to puffiness, especially in the face.
Sukh Padda
“Slow down, savour each bite, and listen to your body’s hunger and fullness cues. Mindful eating can help prevent overeating and promote healthier food choices.”
Your sleep position can impact your face too.
Sukh says: “Lying down causes fluid to rest and collect in the face, and a person’s sleeping position may also exaggerate this.
“Sleeping facedown, for example, can lead to increased puffiness.”
Instead, try to sleep on your back. Pop a pillow under your knees for extra support, and if you think you’ll roll to your side, try making a pillow barrier around your body.
A glass of wine probably won’t do you any harm, but the more you drink, the higher your chances of having to deal with a puffy face.
Sukh says: “Moderate-to-high alcohol intake may cause a puffy face because alcohol causes your blood vessels to widen. As a result, the blood vessels beneath the surface of your face may appear larger than normal, causing puffiness.”
He adds: “Alcohol is also a diuretic, which means it increases urine production and can lead to dehydration. Dehydration causes the body to retain water, leading to puffiness, especially in the face.”
As well as this, Sukh says that alcohol can also trigger an inflammatory response in the body, causing localised swelling and redness which is more apparent on the face.
“It’s best to avoid any alcohol before bed as the dual effect of dehydration (at night you won’t be drinking water) and lying down causes fluid to rest and collect in the face, exaggerating a puffy face in the morning.”
A puffy, bloated face is sometimes known as ‘cortisol face’, a trending phenomenon on TikTok.
Cortisol is the stress hormone and is needed in small doses.
However when our body is constantly flooded with this hormone, it can lead to bloating, inflammation and puffiness.
Sukh suggests finding stress-reducing activities that work for you, whether it’s meditation, yoga, or simply taking a relaxing bath.
Taking time out for you, even if it’s just 15 minutes, can help lower your stress.
DIET, genetics, being a couch potatoe – there are lots of factors that influence our weight.
But what if it were as easy as de-stressing?
Stress may be the reason you are carrying extra weight. Here, we look at how…
Extra cortisol
Stress causes an alteration in how the body works, primarily by increasing hormones like cortisol.
Nutritionist Kim Pearson explains: “Stress leads to elevated levels of cortisol — known as the stress hormone — which contributes to the storage of fat, particularly abdominal fat that is often the hardest to get rid of.
“Stress can also lead to a decrease in fat oxidation, the process that allows fat to be burnt as energy. This means that you don’t necessarily have to be consuming more food to put weight on.
“On-going stress has been linked to a slowed metabolism, particularly in women.”
One study found that on average, stressed women burned more than 100 fewer calories per day than non-stressed participants. You can see how all these extra calories add up to weight gain over time.
Extra eating
A 2020 survey by loydsPharmacy revealed that 59 per cent of people eat more when they are experiencing feelings of stress.
And who can blame them? Scientists from UNSW found that feeling stressed, tired or overworked makes it almost impossible to ignore cues that signal something rewarding.
Dr Poppy Watson said: “We have a set of control resources that are guiding us and helping us suppress these unwanted signals of reward.
“But when those resources are taxed, these become more and more difficult to ignore.”
Eating can provide temporary relief from stress, even when we don’t realise what we are doing. Instead, find ways to curb your stress.
Kim says: “When you open the snack cupboard or reach for seconds, take a moment to consider whether you are actually hungry . . . or eating as a distraction from the issues or activities causing you stress.”
Extra bad habits
Stress doesn’t just make us eat more, but generally pick up other bad habits.
Dr Sanghvi, who is the clinical technology lead at LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, said that as well as adding numbers to the scale, there are a number mental symptoms also associated with stress.
These include anxiety, irritability and depression, which can lead to unhealthy lifestyle changes like eating more junk food, drinking more booze, skipping meals and staying up late, the expert said.
“Ultimately, all of these are habits that can hinder weight loss,” he added.
A TINY fishing town in southern Spain could be mistaken for Mykonos at first glance.
La Isleta del Moro in Almeria, Andalucia, often dubbed ‘Little Mykonos‘ has a population of no more than 200 people.
But its picturesque setting, small group of white houses, and crystal clear waters makes it comparable with Mykonos.
Mykonos is often celebrated for its iconic white-washed buildings, stunning beaches, deep blue sea backdrop, and luxury tourism.
With the island becoming so popular over the last few years, it’s now considered one of the most expensive Greek islands to visit.
But holidaymakers looking for a cheaper alternative, might want to consider La Isleta del Moro.
Its beach, Playa Isleta del Moro, is one of the biggest reasons why people visit.
It has clear water, fine black sand, three small coves, and restaurants nearby.
One visitor to the beach wrote on Tripadvisor: “The best beaches and coves in Spain.
“Warm and transparent waters, super friendly people, good food, and accessible prices.”
Another traveller who stayed in La Isleta del Moro recommended where to walk if you want the best views of the sea and town.
He shared on the review website: “A gentle stroll up through the village streets will bring you to this well maintained mirador.
“It is very picturesque and offers panoramic views of the village and the bay and over to the mountains behind.”
There are several restaurants that overlook the beach and serve fresh seafood, such as La Caleta and Restaurante Hospedaje Terraza La Isleta.
For those who want to explore the wider area, La Isleta del Moro is considered an ideal location to explore Cabo de Gata Natural Park.
There are regular tours to book on to. The park’s attractions include the Lighthouse of Cabo de Gata, Sirens Cliffs, and the fishing villages of San Miguel and San Jose.
You can also go kayaking and snorkelling through the coves of the Natural Park, with some tours including kayaking through the volcanoes.
La Isleta del Moro’s quiet nature adds to its charm, and it’s natural landscapes and glimpse into authentic Spanish life mean it’s often considered a hidden gem.
With the average temperature in October 25C, it could be the perfect opportunity for Brits to catch some Autumn sun.
The best way to get to La Isleta del Moro is to fly to Almeria, which is a 40 minute drive away.
Flights with EasyJet from London Gatwick to Almeria in October start from £49.99.
A visitor to the town in August last year shared a tip on Tripadvisor: “The best time is in spring and autumn to see how the landscape changes with the help of water.”
Here’s another place in Spain that has been compared to Santorini.
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