A rare, perfectly spherical egg, dubbed a “one-in-a-billion” phenomenon, has been sold for £200 (approximately ₹21,500) at a charity auction in the United Kingdom. The unusual find not only garnered interest but also contributed to a meaningful cause.
The spherical egg was first discovered by an unnamed woman in Ayr, Scotland, while unpacking a box of eggs from her local Asda supermarket. Realizing its uniqueness, she sold the egg to Ed Pownall from Lambourn, Berkshire, earlier this year for £150.
Pownall humorously admitted to buying the egg on a whim, after enjoying a few pints. He later donated the egg to the Iuventas Foundation, a youth mentoring charity, calling the purchase “money well spent.”
Initially, the Iuventas Foundation believed Pownall’s donation to be a joke. However, upon verification, the spherical egg was put up for auction to raise funds for their programs.
“We’re delighted and thrilled the egg sold as it means we can continue to do what we are doing,” said Roz Rapp, a coach and mentor with the Foundation.
The charity auction successfully raised £5,000 in total, with the rare egg alone fetching £200. The funds will help support young people, particularly those aged 13-25 struggling with mental health challenges.
“The money raised will enable us to reach more youths who need support or are on long waiting lists,” Rapp added.
The Thomson Roddick Callan auction house, which previously handled the egg, described it as extraordinarily rare. Perfectly round eggs are considered a “one-in-a-billion” occurrence, making this find exceptional.
The sale of this unusual spherical egg not only highlights nature’s fascinating oddities but also the power of small gestures in making a big difference. The funds raised will enable the Iuventas Foundation to expand its outreach and help young people in need of vital mental health support.
