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THESE are the four key digits and the festive design you need to look out for on your 50p coins that make them much more valuable.
You have to look out for certain numbers on the obverse and a unique design on the reverse.
Those who live in a certain region are more likely to have one given its specific area of distribution.
In 1989, a commemorative issue of the silver 50p coin was released on the Isle of Man.
Not only that but the coin was issued within a Christmas card as its unique design was released as part of the celebration of the birth of Christ.
However, the 1989 design has nothing to do with the biblical story.
Instead, it features a traditional electric tram on the Isle of Man.
Shoppers and workers can be seen dotted around the vehicle with the word Christmas written at the top of the coin.
Those who pay close attention can see two children playing in the foreground of the etching.
And right at the bottom of the coin, to the left of the 50 is a tiny cat, adding to the charm and character of the design.
The festive scene is set in Douglas, the capital of the Isle located in the Irish Sea.
Even now, the traditional tram can be seen in Douglas at Christmas time "ferrying bustling Christmas shoppers around the busy streets of Douglas," according to coin seller .
Charles Snowden Coins is selling the Electric Tram 1989 coin in the original Christmas Card it was issued in for £69.
On the left-hand side of the card is the following text:
"For unto us, a child is born.
"Wonderful Counsellor the mighty God the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.
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"Isle of Man Post Office Official FDC Christmas 1989."
The card is also stamped certifying it and the coin as from the "first day of issue."
Those who find this coin with 1989 written on the back underneath the bust of Queen Elizabeth II can make a lot of money even without the card.
One sold on eBay on Friday with bids starting at £60, as the seller claimed that it is "very scarce to find '1989' in silver."
If you find that you do have one of these Isle of Man coins, and you live in the UK, it is best to keep it or sell it on as it is not legal tender anywhere other than the Isle it originated from.
However, due to their similar appearance to UK coins, they can be found in circulation here.
The Sun previously reported on a coin expert who revealed the two rarest 50p coins work up to 390 times their face value.
Rare coins and valuable notes can be worth tens of thousands of times their face value.
But sometimes it's just tiny differences which make them so lucrative.
The most valuable coins tend to be ones with low mintage numbers or an error.
Those qualities typically make them valuable to collectors.
But remember a coin is only worth as much as someone is willing to pay for it.
It might be that someone needs your coin to complete their collection.
There are lots of different factors to consider when trying to value a coin, including its condition and mintage, so it's important to do your homework first.
If you've got a potentially rare coin that you would like to sell at auction, you can contact .
This organisation has a team of experts who can help you to authenticate and value your coin.
You will need to enquire via email, and a member of the valuation team will contact get back to you.
Take a picture of your coin and attach it to the email - you can find all the details on The Royal Mint's website.
COMMENTS by Consumer Editor, Alice Grahns:
It’s easy to check if items in your attic are valuable.
As a first step, go on eBay to check what other similar pieces, if not the same, have sold for recently.
Simply search for your item, filter by “sold listings” and toggle by the highest value.
This will give you an idea of how much others are willing to pay for it.
The method can be used for everything ranging from rare coins and notes to stamps, old toys, books and vinyl records - just to mention a few examples.
For coins, online tools from change experts like Coin Hunter are also helpful to see how much it could be worth.
Plus, you can refer to Change Checker’s latest scarcity index update to see which coins are topping the charts.
For especially valuable items, you may want to enlist the help of experts or auction houses.
Do your research first though and be aware of any fees for evaluating your stuff.
As a rule of thumb, rarity and condition are key factors in determining the value of any item.
You’re never guaranteed to make a mint, however.
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