An eBay user has listed one of the Beatrix Potter 50p coins for a whopping £599. The rare Half Whisker Peter Rabbit 50p, listed by user paws_and_jaws, has garnered 184 watchers eager to see if anyone will snap up the special edition coin. The seller’s description of the coin reads: “Very rare, circulated Peter Rabbit half whisker 50 pence coin. Please see photos for condition.” They have also promised to post the coin for no extra cost via Royal Mail First Class, meaning potential buyers could have the coin by Tuesday 5th February if they act fast. Related articles eBay: Rare Benjamin Britten 50p up for £825 – actual value revealed eBay: ‘VERY RARE’ Peter Rabbit 50p coin selling for £420 - but beware The Beatrix Potter coins were issued to mark the 150th anniversary of the famous author’s birth With a 100 percent positive feedback rating, the seller has listed just two photos of the coin, showing its excellent condition. The Peter Rabbit coin was issued in 2016 as part of the first collection of the special Beatrix Potter coins. The Beatrix Potter coins were issued to mark the 150th anniversary of the famous author’s birth. Peter Rabbit had a mintage of 9,600,000, so it’s not as rare as some collectors may have hoped. And according to publication Spend It? Save It? What Should You Do?, the coin’s value is actually just £4. On Change Checker, the coin has been given a scarcity index of one, meaning it’s considered ‘common’. An eBay seller has listed a rare 50p Peter Rabbit coin (Image: Getty/Royal Mint) The 50p coin has an image of the iconic character Peter Rabbit on the obverse of the coin. Designed by Emma Noble, the character is instantly recognisable with its whiskers. The Beatrix Potter coins have proved extremely popular ever since their first release in 2016. The rarest of them all is in fact the Jemima Puddle-Duck coin, with a mintage of 2,100,000. Another of the Peter Rabbit coins was recently listed on the bidding website for £465. Related articles eBay: Rare 50p Battle of Hastings coin selling for £1,800 – here's why eBay rare coins: ‘Rare’ 50p coin selling for £618 - but watch out The eBay seller is hoping for £599 (Image: eBay) The eBay seller showed the coin is in good condition (Image: eBay) Having claimed it was uncirculated, the seller later insisted it was circulated, as well as being a “collector’s item”. “Used but in good condition, from the Beatrix Potter collection,” the seller penned. Before making a purchase on a pricey coin online, it’s advisable to do your research, such as by asking for an expert’s thoughts. So, what is known about the Peter Rabbit 50p coin - and is it rare? The Royal Mint brought out this particular design as part of the 2016 range of coins celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter. The reverse was designed by Emma Noble, and depicts the mischievous main character from the tale of Peter Rabbit.All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility