Rare 50p coin featuring a quote which reads “Diversity built Britain” is being sold on eBay for £36,990

A rare 50p coin is up for grabs on eBay - and it could be worth 18,000 times its face value.

The item is listed on the online marketplace for a staggering £36,990, with the coin featuring a quote which reads “Diversity built Britain”.

With Queen Elizabeth II on the back, the coin dates back to 2020 and is sure to be a talking point among collectors.

The description of the item reads: “This rare 50p coin commemorates the diversity built in Britain, featuring the iconic Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the country's diversity on the other.

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The coin is listed on eBay for a staggering £36,990. (Image: eBay)

“Minted in 2020 with a fineness of 0.5, this ungraded coin is a must-have for any coin collector or history enthusiast.

“The coin is uncertified and was manufactured in the United Kingdom.

“Add this unique piece to your collection today.”

It is listed for £36,999 or the best offer, while delivery is priced at £8.35 for the coveted item.

The item is located just over the Oxfordshire border in Aylesbury and the listing can be viewed here.

Similar rare 50p coins are listed on eBay for huge profits, with some on for as much as £50,000.

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