eBay: Rare Diversity 50p coin selling at over £15,000

The coin is listed on eBay. <i>(Image: eBay)</i>
The coin is listed on eBay. (Image: eBay)
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A rare 50p coin is being sold on eBay for over £15,000.

The item is listed on the online marketplace for over 30,000 times its face value and features a quote which reads “Diversity Built Britain”.

It features the quote "Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations" as well as the date of January 31, 2020.

With Queen Elizabeth II on the back, the coin dates back to 2020.

The description of the item reads: "This rare 50p coin commemorates the diversity built in Britain, featuring the iconic Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the country's diversity on the other.

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The coin is listed on eBay.The coin is listed on eBay. (Image: eBay)

“Minted in 2020 with a fineness of 0.5, this ungraded coin is a must-have for any coin collector or history enthusiast.

“The coin is uncertified and was manufactured in the United Kingdom.

“Add this unique piece to your collection today.”

It is listed for £15,086.72 or best offer with postage being priced at £8.35 for the coveted item.

The item is located just over the Oxfordshire in Newbury and the listing can be viewed here.

Similar rare 50p coins are listed on eBay for whopping profits, with some on for as much as £50,000.

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