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Rare Beatrix Potter 50p coin collection worth more than £40,000
The seven-coin set includes Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, as collectors say demand for Beatrix Potter issues has pushed some listings far above face value.
- A Beatrix Potter-themed 50p collection is listed on eBay for over £40,000, featuring seven coins depicting beloved characters like Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggy-Winkle.
- Since the Royal Mint released the first Beatrix Potter series in 2016 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Potter's birth, these coins have become highly sought-after among collectors, though most individual coins are not considered especially rare.
- Coin dealer Alan Smith of Essex Coins warns that "the market in modern circulation coinage is hobby-based rather than for investment," noting circulated coins hold only their face value.
- Recent listings for Paddington Bear and Diversity Built Britain 50ps demonstrate how sellers frequently list coins for thousands on eBay, mirroring expectations rather than guaranteed market value.
- Experts recommend prospective buyers focus on recently sold prices and professional appraisals rather than current asking prices; while scarcer coins can sell for up to £5, most remain common.
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