Prized by collectors, this one euro cent coin is worth more than… 50,000 euros

Contrary to what you think, those little red coins lying around at the bottom of your wallet can pay you big. Some, much sought after by collectors, can reach several thousand euros.

This is the case of a penny, explains Telecinco. This one was made in Germany in 2002. It is stamped on the back with oak leaves and acorns. On some specialized online auction sites, it is estimated at more than 50,000 euros. This piece was designed by Rolf Lederbogen. According to our colleagues, the steel used gives it a different color than other German pennies.

Highly sought-after small-quantity parts

Numismatists snapped up special coins, either produced in few copies or with a manufacturing defect. If they are, in addition, in good condition, their value will be all the more important.

Also check your 2 euro coins. For example, 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. Better, a Greek piece bearing the engraving of an S was priced at 18,000 euros at auction.