If you're one of those people who keep a jar of £2 coins in the house, now might be the time to take a closer look...

Why? Because one eBay user just sold two rare £2 coins for a whopping £3,500 - now that's worth a look down the back of the sofa, surely?

User climbing_uk sold a Charles Dickens £2 coin for the staggering amount on Tuesday, August 14.


The £2 coin sold for £3,500





With a mintage for circulation of 8,190,00, it has the lowest rating of 'one' for collectibility and scarcity.

However, the minting errors described and the fact the listing contained two of these coins could’ve increased their appeal.