A rare 50p coin is being sold for more than £5,00 not far from Oxfordshire.

The 2017 coin was released as part of a series commemorating the famous children's author Beatrix Potter, best known for The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

A rare 50p coin is being sold for more than £5,000 not far from Oxfordshire.

The 2017 coin was released as part of a series commemorating the famous children's author Beatrix Potter, best known for The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

The collector's item depicts Benjamin Bunny and it has been listed on eBay for £5,086.72.

The listing states: "Discover the charming 2017 Beatrix Potter Benjamin Bunny UK 50p coin, a delightful addition to any coin collection.

"Celebrating the beloved character from Beatrix Potter's enchanting world, showcasing it's superb craftsmanship and attention to detail."

Sellers of Beatrix Potter coins can ask for thousands of pounds on the online marketplace, with another Beatrix Potter coin, featuring Mr Jeremy Fisher, listed for £8,086.72 in March and another depicting Peter Rabbit for over £3,000.

Another rare 50p coin from 2016, depicting Peter Rabbit and honouring the year Beatrix Potter was born and the year she died, has also recently been listed by a collector.

It has been listed with an asking price of £4,586.72.

The Benjamin Bunny coin can be collected in person from the seller in the neighbouring town of Swindon across the county border and it is also available for delivery for £8.35.