GALLERY: The money that is worth more than you think
Kerching!
Over the past 12 months we have seen the introduction of two new notes, and one new coin, as well as some special edition 50p pieces.
Last September the new £5 note was first introduced, followed by the new £1 in March this year, and most recently the new £10 just this month.
Both new notes were the first polymer notes from the Bank of England and that meant of course that there was a lot of talk surrounding them. Whether it was finding 'new' things to do with them, such as using them as a straw or even a needle to play vinyl records, the new notes were quite a novelty. Some special new £5 or £10 notes were even worth more than their face value if they had special serial numbers, which meant everyone starting checking the notes carefully.
Earlier this year we also saw the release of some new Beatrix Potter themed 50p coins in their presentation packs, which sold out within hours, . Meanwhile even if you didn't buy a special edition 50p, if you come across a 2012 Olympic 50p coin then they could also be worth hanging onto.
Next month as we will also say goodbye to our old 'round pound' this means that some of the older pound coins could be worth quite a bit if we hang on to them.
Check out which ones you should be holding on to in our gallery below:
UK Crowned Shield £1 coin
Although they are fairly common, they can currently fetch around £3 - £5.50. They are one of the oldest £1 coins around having been minted in 1988, just five years after the £1 coin was introduced.
Edinburgh City £1 coin
This was released in 2011 and is thought to be worth £12 - £16.
Scotland's Thistle and Bluebell £1 coin
Even with a mintage of 5.1 million it is worth £3 - £5 to collectors.
Cardiff City £1 coin
This coin features the Coat of Arms of Cardiff as the principal focus to represent Wales. It is thought to be worth £11 - £15.
London City £1 coin
Although more common than the Scottish and Welsh versions it is still worth £5 - £8.
EC and Kew Gardens
Dating back to 1992/3 this larger 50p coin (left) was issued to celebrate the British presidency of the council of Europe. No longer in circulation could be worth around £40.
The Kew Gardens design was minted to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the foundation of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Only 210,000 coins were made and is now expected to sell on eBay for £70 - £100.
2011 WWF and 2012 The Offside Explained
2011 WWF design of the 50p (left) can often sell for around £200 to collectors.
The Offside Explained 50p apparently regularly changes hands for around £10.
2012 Olympics - Swimmer
Early versions of the coin show the swimmer with the water covering their head, however later versions have the lines of water removed.
According to eBay only 600 of the early version are in circulation, fetching up to £3000 when they were first placed on eBay.
New fiver (£5)
The new £5 note was released into circulation on the 13th September 2016. Notes with serial numbers starting with AA or AK 47 sold for much more than than their face value.
New tenner (£10)
The new £10 note, featuring Jane Austen was released on 14th September 2017.
As before many with the serial number AA or AK 47 were highly sought after as well as those with serial numbers relating to Jane Austen's birthday, date of death, or date the Pride and Prejudice was first published.
Peter Rabbit 50p
The Peter Rabbit collectable coin is available to buy from the Royal Mint.
Benjamin Bunny 50p
Benjamin Bunny was released earlier this year (2017).
Tom Kitten 50p
Tom Kitten was released earlier this year (2017).
Jeremy Fisher 50p
Jeremy Fisher was released earlier this year (2017).