Rare 50p coin from the Beatrix Potter collection is up for auction on eBay for over 40,000 times its standard value.

The face has Queen Elizabeth II's iconic portrait, having been minted in 2018. The listing describes it as "a very rare British decimal coin featuring a design inspired by the beloved Beatrix Potter story".

A rare 50p coin is currently up for auction on eBay for an astounding sum—over 40,000 times its standard value.

The coin, which features the face of Queen Elizabeth II and was minted in 2018, is being sold for £20,086.72, or the best offer, plus postage of £8.35.

The listing describes the coin as a very rare British decimal coin that is highly collectible and collectible due to its limited availability and unique design commemorating the classic tale The Tailor of Gloucester by Beatrix Potter.

This denomination of coin is highly sought after by collectors due to its limited.

The story in question, The Tailor of Gloucester, is one of the iconic stories from British author and illustrator Beatrix Potter. The coin is one of four in a collection celebrating the stories and characters from one of the most popular book series in the world.

According to the official description on the Royal Mint site, the coin depicts one of the helpful little mice from the story, sitting cross-legged on a cotton reel, complete with newspaper and tiny glasses.

The coin is a special addition to any numismatic collection and holds historical significance within the realm of British coinage.

The seller also has two other rare 50p coins for sale on eBay. One features Paddington Bear and the other has the quote “Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations.” Both coins are priced at the same value as the Tailor coin.

Another rare coin from the Beatrix Potter collection was recently put up for sale for £25,000 owing to a small error on the bottom of Peter Rabbit’s foot.