The Westmorland Gazette
·Jul 2026
eBay 50p coin: Beatrix Potter design selling for over £9,000
A Benjamin Bunny 50p coin from the Beatrix Potter series, issued in 2017 to mark the author’s 150th anniversary, has been listed on eBay for £9,086.70 by a seller in Milton Keynes. The listing provides no condition details and invites offers. The Royal Mint describes the coin as part of a commemorative collection designed by Emma Noble featuring the character in Mr McGregor’s hat.