LEGO Castle Coin Bank 852231-1
LEGO Castle Coin Bank (852231-1) is estimated at about $91 sealed as of Sep 2026 (retail $15). Retired 2009 · 96 pieces · 2008 Gear.
- Set number
- 852231-1
- Theme
- Gear
- Subtheme
- Miscellaneous
- Year
- 2008
- Pieces
- 96
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $15
- Market value
- $91 (Estimate, Sep 2026)
- Released
- 2008
- Retirement
- Retired in 2009
Minifigures in LEGO Castle Coin Bank
Castle Coin Bank value by year
From $21 in 2011 to $91 (Estimate, Sep 2026): +343%. Its highest year was 2025, at $86.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate, Sep 2026 | $91 | +6.1% |
| 2026 (so far) | $85 | −1.5% |
| 2025 | $86 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | $82 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $79 | +15.8% |
| 2022 | $68 | −6.2% |
| 2021 | $73 | +12.9% |
| 2020 | $64 | +7.8% |
| 2019 | $60 | +9.1% |
| 2018 | $55 | +9.7% |
| 2017 | $50 | +10.7% |
| 2016 | $45 | +12.1% |
| 2015 | $40 | +13.7% |
| 2014 | $35 | +16.0% |
| 2013 | $31 | +19.3% |
| 2012 | $26 | +24.3% |
| 2011 | $21 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $5 together, roughly 5% of the set's value — low for sets with minifigures, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Castle Coin Bank (852231-1) worth?
LEGO Castle Coin Bank is worth approximately $91 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Castle Coin Bank retired?
Yes — Castle Coin Bank (852231-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Castle Coin Bank gone up in value?
Yes. Castle Coin Bank launched at $15 and now trades around $91, an increase of 507.9%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Castle Coin Bank?
At its $15 retail price across 96 pieces, Castle Coin Bank works out to about $0.156 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Castle Coin Bank a good investment?
Castle Coin Bank currently trades 507.9% above its $15 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Castle Coin Bank so expensive?
Castle Coin Bank was released in 2008 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.