Swindon-based coin collector is selling a rare 'Paddington Bear At The Station' 50p coin for more than £5,000

The 2018 coin features the loveable bear sat on his suitcase at London Paddington station, having made the journey from Peru, looking for a new home and wearing a tag around his neck reading 'please look after this bear. Thank you.'

A Swindon-based coin collector is selling a rare 'Paddington Bear At The Station' 50p coin for more than £5,000.The 2018 coin features the loveable bear sat on his suitcase at London Paddington station, having made the journey from Peru, looking for a new home and wearing a tag around his neck reading 'please look after this bear. Thank you.'It was issued by The Royal Mint to mark 60 years since the creation of the iconic bear in Michael Bond's A Bear Called Paddington, first published in 1958.(Image: eBay)The coin is being sold on eBay for £5,086.72, with Royal Mail Special Delivery available for £8.35 or it is also available for free collection.The listing states: "Discover the charming Paddington Bear at the Station, featured on a 2018 UK Fifty Pence coin. This beloved children's book character is captured in detail, making this coin a delightful addition to any collection."It continues: "It's a circulated piece, allowing you to appreciate the artistry and symbolism that's been meticulously engraved."As a part of the British decimal coinage series, this fifty pence piece not only celebrates literature but also serves as a tangible piece of British culture."Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply admire the art of coinage, the Paddington coin is a noteworthy acquisition for anyone interested in unique and narrative-driven currency."