Rare Beatrix Potter 50p coin

The item is listed on the online marketplace for over 20,000 times its face value

An item listed on an online marketplace at a staggering price of over 20,000 times its face value has captured the attention of collectors and sparked interest in a Beatrix Potter-themed 50p coin.

An item listed on an online marketplace at a staggering price of over 20,000 times its face value has captured the attention of collectors and sparked interest in a Beatrix Potter-themed 50p coin.

The coin, which dates back to 2020 and features Queen Elizabeth II on the back, is being sold for a tidy sum of £10,081.72 or the best offer, plus delivery of £8.35.

The coin, which dates back to 2020 and features Queen Elizabeth II on the back, is being sold for a tidy sum of £10,081.72 or the best offer, plus delivery of £8.35.

Located just over the Oxfordshire border in Reading, the coin is described in detail on the marketplace platform.

Located just over the Oxfordshire border in Reading, the coin is described in detail on the marketplace platform.

"This 50p coin is a must-have for any coin collector," the description begins. "It features the Beatrix Potter character Benjamin Bunny and the quote 'Peace, Prosperity and Friendship with all Nations' and the date January 31, 2020."

Further highlighting the coin's significance, the seller adds: "Minted in the United Kingdom and with a denomination of 50p, this coin is a great addition to any collection. It was issued in January 2020 and is a perfect way to commemorate the end of Brexit. Whether you are a Remainer or a Leaver, this coin is a wonderful piece of British history."

Further highlighting the coin's significance, the seller adds: "Minted in the United Kingdom and with a denomination of 50p, this coin is a great addition to any collection. It was issued in January 2020 and is a perfect way to commemorate the end of Brexit. Whether you are a Remainer or a Leaver, this coin is a wonderful piece of British history."

The item is also open to offers, with the seller accepting the best offer on the coin, which is sure to fetch a hefty sum.

The item is also open to offers, with the seller accepting the best offer on the coin, which is sure to fetch a hefty sum.

As for the buyers, they'll be charged a delivery fee of £8.35 for the coveted item.

As for the buyers, they'll be charged a delivery fee of £8.35 for the coveted item.

The listing of this rare 50p coin for an astronomical price comes as no surprise, considering that similar coins have been listed on eBay for even more mind-boggling profits, some reaching as high as £50,000.