Coin collectors know eBay is the place to look for the rare coins they’ve been after for some time.
And one recent listing has sparked the interest of a number of collectors across the UK.
The Tom Kitten 50p coin, which was released as part of the Royal Mint’s special collection to celebrate 250 years of Beatrix Potter, is listed for a whopping £1,500.
The seller, princesspeach1981, has a 99.4 per cent feedback rating and is based in Belfast.
Issued in 2017, the Tom Kitten 50p is considered rare by coin collectors, but it’s also available to buy from the Royal Mint for £10.
The eBay listing’s description reads: “Rare Tom Kitten 50p Coin 2017 – circulated.
“This rare and collectable coin is part of the Beatrix Potter Series. This one is Tom Kitten.”
Tom Kitten had never featured on a UK coin until the Royal Mint’s collection.
On Change Checker the coin holds a scarcity index of nine, meaning it is in fact common.
Upon its release, 9.3 million of the Tom Kitten 50ps were issued.
Designed by Emma Noble, the design features Tom Kitten in the centre of the coin with his name printed around the image.
The Beatrix Potter tribute coins have been a huge hit with royal collectors, with a Peter Rabbit coin listed on eBay for an eye-watering £2,000 earlier this month.
The 50 pence formed part of a collection, and was presented in fold-out packaging which made a nod to the artist and author’s own illustrations.
This uncirculated item was released by the Royal Mint in honour of the late illustrator, so it’s unlikely you’ll find it hiding in your change at home.
The 50p itself is no longer available, and it seems that when the coins were available, they were in high demand.
The Royal Mint’s original selling price of the design was £10, but these were limited to buyers only able to get their hands on just 10 per household.
The commemorative coin features the name Peter Rabbit – one of Potter’s most famous characters.
A drawing of the mischievous rabbit can also be seen on this cupro-nickel item.
Emma Noble designed the observed, and said of her work: “I have tried to make sure that Beatrix’s characters are instantly recognisable on the coins, with every whisker, spine or feather captured in fine detail.”
Speaking to Peterrabbit.com, she continued: “I have also tried to achieve a delicate balance between each character and the inscription; the famous names clear for all to see.”
She also said that this 2016 was her favourite from the collection.