A rare 50p has been listed on eBay and could sell for more than £150

Bids have already taken the coin to around £60 and there is still a week to go until the auction closes.

A rare 50p coin is being sold on eBay and bids have already taken the coin to around £60 despite there still being a week to go until the auction closes.

The coin is a 2009 Kew Gardens 50p and it is part of British decimal coinage. It is a collectible item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts. The coin is known for its rarity and unique design, making it a sought-after piece for collectors.

The coins in mint condition have been known to sell for up to £245. This coin has a buy it now price of just over £150.

The "highly collectable" 2009 Kew Gardens 50p was listed as the rarest in circulation by the Royal Mint for 15 years. But in October the mint said it had been surpassed by a new King Charles coin.

Just 200,000 of the Atlantic Salmon 50ps have been released to UK banks and post offices, 10,000 less than the 2009 Kew Gardens coin.Described by the Royal Mint as "the nation’s most collectable coin", the 50p has seen over 100 different designs appear on its reverse since its introduction.

Out of the 10 rarest 50ps in circulation, six are related to the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games, with Peter Rabbit and Flopsy Bunny coins from 2018 both also making the list.

Four different £2 coins were issued to mark the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, each representing a UK nation. The Northern Ireland version is the rarest, with only 485,500 minted, and can be worth up to £57. Due to a minting error, some 20p coins released in 2008 lack a date. These "mule" coins are rare and can fetch around £72.

Some 2017 Benjamin Bunny 50p coins feature a rotation error, where the Queen's head is misaligned. These error coins are valued at approximately £30. The first £1 coin featuring King Charles III was issued in 2023, showcasing a unique honeybee design. With a mintage of 10,030,000, its low numbers suggest it could become a rarity in the future.

You can find the current eBay listing here.