A 'COLLECTIBLE' coin has been listed on eBay for thousands more than its face value.

A Benjamin Bunny 50p coin has been listed by an Amesbury seller, who is asking for £7,000 - or a best offer - for the coin. 

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Part of the Beatrix Potter collection, the coin had a mintage of 25,000,000 - meaning no more than that number of coins could enter circulation.

The coin has been listed on eBay for £7,000The coin has been listed on eBay for £7,000 (Image: eBay)

The lister describes it as 'rare collectible 50p coin, Beatrix Potter collection'. The seller also wants an additional £1.55 for delivery costs.

The 2017 coin is also listed on the Royal Mint website for just £2. Take a look here.