Is your Benjamin Bunny 50p worth a fortune?
The Benjamin Bunny 50p is perhaps one of the best-known coins from the Beatrix Potter coin collection. Benjamin Bunny is one of the best-loved characters featured in the stories by the famous author, and it’s no wonder that the coins quickly became sought after amongst collectors and fans. But how do you know whether that Benjamin Bunny 50p in your purse is worth a fortune?
How many Benjamin Bunny coins are there?
If you’ve found one of these coins, then you might be wondering whether it’s a rare find and you’re sitting on a small fortune. In fact, the Royal Mint actually made and circulated 25,000,000 Benjamin Bunny 50ps, so they’re actually quite a common find.
How much is your Benjamin Bunny 50p worth?
As they were made in such a high quantity, the Benjamin Bunny 50p isn’t going to make you rich. These coins, on average might fetch around £2-£3 if you were to try to sell them on. Some people would say they’re only actually worth the 50p they were made to be. There are far rarer coins in the Beatrix Potter collection, however, so it’s worth looking into how much you could get by taking a look on eBay for similar coins. If you were hoping to make some money, then it’s always worth holding onto coins for a few years as they can always go up in value at a later date.
Which is the most valuable Beatrix Potter coin?
The truth is that none of the Beatrix Potter 50p coins are going to make you a millionaire. Of course, you’re going to see sellers on eBay trying to make a quick buck and attempt to resell these coins at a huge mark up. But don’t be fooled by the prices you see on there.
Which 50p coins will make you money?
There are a few to keep your eye out for. If you’re lucky enough to find a Kew Gardens 50p coin, then this could be worth around £156 – not bad for a 50 pence piece!
