Beatrix Potter enthusiasts have the opportunity to acquire a rare 50p coin showcasing one of her beloved characters on eBay, but it comes with a hefty price tag of £20,000. The coin features Benjamin Bunny on the front and Queen Elizabeth II on the back, dating back to 2017.
The Benjamin Bunny character originates from the children’s book “The Tale of Benjamin Bunny” by Beatrix Potter, published in 1904. The story follows Benjamin Bunny as he assists his cousin Peter Rabbit through various adventures and mishaps.
Described as a rare Benjamin Bunny 50p coin from 2017 with Queen Elizabeth II, minted in the United Kingdom with a fineness of 0.5, this valuable addition to any coin collection is currently available on eBay. The coin is uncertified, meaning it has not been graded by a third party, resulting in a lower premium compared to graded coins of the same type and issue.
Priced at £20,086.68 or best offer, the coin is listed in Banbury with a delivery fee of £8.75. Similar rare 50p coins are also commanding high prices on eBay.
Online platforms can yield substantial earnings for sellers of rare coins. An Instagram coin expert, @CoinCollectingWizard, recently highlighted the “rarest” coin of 2025, the new Bee £1 coin released in UK circulation. Featuring two bees on its face, symbolizing the diverse bee species in Britain, this coin is expected to be highly sought after by collectors.
Royal Mint has confirmed the introduction of 30.8 million new £1 coins in the UK, with only 170,000 of them being the new 2025-dated Bee £1 coins, featuring King Charles III. This scarcity makes the Bee £1 coins a prized discovery for coin collectors.
