eBay: Rare Paddington Bear 50p coin selling for £10,000

The coin is listed on eBay for over £10,000. <i>(Image: eBay)</i>
The coin is listed on eBay for over £10,000. (Image: eBay)
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A rare 50p coin is being sold on eBay for £10,000.

The item is listed on the online marketplace for 20,000 times its face value and features Paddington Bear.

With Queen Elizabeth II on the back, the coin dates back to 2019.

The description of this kind of item reads: “The 50p Paddington coin is a rare British coin featuring the beloved bear from Paddington Bear.

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The coin. (Image: eBay)

"This particular coin is highly sought after by collectors due to its limited availability and unique design.

"As part of the Decimal Coinage series, this 50p piece holds both numismatic and sentimental value for those who appreciate British culture and iconic characters like Paddington Bear."

It is listed for £10,86.70 or the best offer, while delivery is priced at £8.35 for the coveted item.

The item is located just over the Oxfordshire border in Reading.

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

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