eBay: Rare Beatrix Potter 50p coin selling at over £20,000

The coin from Banbury which is listed on eBay. <i>(Image: eBay)</i>
The coin from Banbury which is listed on eBay. (Image: eBay)
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A rare 50p coin is being sold on eBay for more than £20,000.

The item is listed on the online marketplace for more than 40,000 times its face value and features an image of the Beatrix Potter character, Benjamin Bunny.

With Queen Elizabeth II on the back, the coin dates back to 2017.

The description reads: "This product is a very rare Benjamin Bunny 50p coin from 2017, featuring Queen Elizabeth II.

"Minted in the United Kingdom with a fineness of 0.5, this coin is uncertified and a valuable addition to any coin collection.


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"The design of the coin pays homage to the beloved character Benjamin Bunny from the Alice in Wonderland series, making it a unique and sought-after piece for collectors."

It is on the market for £20,086.68 or the best offer, while delivery is priced at £8.75 for the item, which is listed in Banbury.

Similar rare 50p coins are listed on eBay for whopping profits, with some on for as much as £50,000.

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