A rare 50p coin featuring King Charles III is selling for over £75,000 on eBay as eager collectors scramble for the royal memorabilia.
The commemorative coin, dating back to 2022, bears the image of the then-new monarch on one side and the Royal Coat of Arms on the reverse.
It is being sold for a staggering 150,000 times its face value at £75,086.72.
Listed on an online marketplace by a seller in Fareham, Hampshire, the sought-after piece comes with a delivery fee of £8.75 – a modest cost compared to its jaw-dropping price tag.
In its listing, the seller hails the coin as a ‘must-have’ for royal watchers and collectors, writing: ‘This 50p coin features Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, as King III.
‘Minted in the United Kingdom in 2022, this coin is a must have for any collector of British coins. While the reverse side features the Royal Coat of Arms.
‘The coin is part of the decimal coinage series and is a great addition to any collection of British coins.’
The seller continues to pitch the coin as a ‘perfect gift’ for fans of the Royal Family and British history, calling it a ‘limited edition’ item that would bolster any collection.
This rare 50p coin featuring King Charles III is selling for over £75,000 on eBay
The commemorative coin, dating back to 2022, bears the image of the then-new monarch on one side and the Royal Coat of Arms on the reverse
In its listing, the seller hails the coin as a ‘must-have’ for royal watchers and collectors, writing: ‘This 50p coin features Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, as King III
‘It is a perfect gift for anyone who is a fan of the royal family or British history. Get your hands on this limited edition coin today,’ the listing says.
And it’s not the only 50p making waves online – similar coins are listed on eBay for upwards of £50,000, as collectors race to get their hands on rare pieces minted during the early days of King Charles’ reign.
Experts have urged would-be buyers to proceed with caution, reminding coin enthusiasts that while some coins are indeed rare and valuable, inflated prices online don’t always reflect true collector value.
It comes after a rare 50p coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II and Benjamin Bunny was listed on eBay for £100,000 last week.
The item, which was listed on the online marketplace by a seller in Leicester, was described as a ‘coveted piece’ from the Beatrix Potter collection.
Another rare 50p coin has been making waves online in the past week, this one featuring Queen Elizabeth II and Benjamin Bunny, which was on sale for £100,000
The item, which was listed on the online marketplace last week by a seller in Leicester, was described as a ‘coveted piece’ from the Beatrix Potter (pictured) collection
It dates back to 2017 and is part of the second series of coins commemorating the British author’s 150th anniversary.
Designed by engraver Emma Noble, the coin features the mischievous fictional bunny, who can be seen wearing the ‘Tam O’ Shanter’ hat borrowed from Mr McGregor’s scarecrow.
On the reverse is Queen Elizabeth, with Jody Clark the last engraver to create a coinage portrait of the late monarch.
It was listed for £100,086.72, and the seller said posting costs will be covered.
