The 2016 Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit 50p coin

A 2016 Beatrix Potter coin, depicting the famous children's book character Peter Rabbit, has been listed on eBay for £4,586.72.

The coin, which is a collector's item, was released as part of a series commemorating the famous children's author.

The collector's item also depicts the year that the author was born and the year that she died.

It is being sold by one seller on the online marketplace for £4,586.72, while postage via Royal Mail Special Delivery will set buyers back a further £8.35.

output: The 2016 coin was released as part of a series commemorating the famous children's author Beatrix Potter.

The collector's item depicts Beatrix Potter's most well known character, Peter Rabbit, from The Tale of Peter Rabbit, and honours the year she was born and the year she died.

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

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.

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The listing states: "The Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit 50p coin, issued in 2016, is a British decimal coin featuring the beloved character Peter Rabbit from the children's book series.

"This coin is part of a special collection commemorating the works of author Beatrix Potter, making it a popular and collectible item among coin enthusiasts and fans of her timeless stories.

"The 50p denomination adds to its appeal as a unique and charming piece of British coinage."