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How Much Are Beatrix Potter 50p Coins Worth? The Rarest Ones to Look Out For
The circulated coin is listed as a collectible, while The Royal Mint says value depends on condition, design and mintage.
- A 2017 Peter Rabbit 50p coin is listed on eBay for £32,175.70, over 60,000 times its face value, from a seller in Hounslow, London. The Beatrix Potter character coin also includes £9.95 delivery.
- To mark the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's birth, The Royal Mint launched a commemorative collection in 2016. The series features 15 coins with Peter Rabbit designs released annually from 2016 through 2020.
- Mintage figures vary across the collection, with the 2018 Flopsy Bunny and Peter Rabbit coins each minted at just 1.4 million. The 2016 Jemima Puddle-Duck 50p has a higher mintage of 2.1 million.
- Rebecca Morgan, Director at The Royal Mint, warned collectors about secondary market pricing, saying "some of which seem a bit far-fetched." She urged buyers to verify condition, design, mintage, and authenticity before committing to prices.
- Coins released in 2019 and 2020 were not placed in general circulation; they were only available through special collector's sets. This restricted distribution significantly affects their rarity and secondary market value.
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How much are Beatrix Potter 50p coins worth? The rarest ones to look out for
Peter Rabbit, first introduced by Beatrix Potter in 1902, has appeared on a series of 50p coins produced by The Royal Mint over the last several…
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A 50p coin from a Beatrix Potter collection is being sold on eBay by a seller from London for over £32,000.
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