Check your spare change for these three coins that could be worth over £70,000

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If you've got a stash of loose change around the house, you might want to have a quick rummage through or risk losing out on thousands of pounds.

As one coin expert has urged the public to keep an eye out for rare coins that could fetch over £70,000 at auction. There are three coins to pay special attention to, says Chris young, the co-founder of Coins Value.

The first of these is a a rare 2p coin that's particularly valuable due to a glaring error. Issued in 1983, it's unclear how many are currently in circulation, but some suggest they were often part of souvenir sets, as the Daily Record reports. READ MORE: Amy Dowden collapses backstage at Strictly Come Dancing after 'falling ill' "Due to a minting error, some 1983 2p coins were struck with 'New Pence' on the reverse rather than 'Two Pence'," Chris told the Mirror. "This mistake makes it quite valuable among collectors... [Now] numismatic auction houses or online marketplaces like eBay are good options [for selling them]." At present, Chris estimates that a 1983 New Pence can fetch between £500 and £700.

While this may seem like a substantial amount, it's nothing compared to the value of another coin with a fascinating history.