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The coin – which has a pure silver purity of over 90 percent – has been listed on eBay for a massive fee of £8086.72.
The design of the coin features a silhouette of the detective – bearing his famous deerstalker and pipe – surrounded with some of the titles of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most-famous Holmes stories, such as The Hound of the Baskervilles and A Study in Scarlet.
The reverse design is the typical Queen Elizabeth II face for the time.
You can view the coin here.
The coin was released in 2019 and serves as a celebration of the 160th anniversary of Conan Doyle’s birth.
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The seller said: “This is an extremely rare Sherlock Holmes fifty pence coin from the United Kingdom, minted in 2019 during the era of Queen Elizabeth II.
“The coin has a fineness of 0.925 silver and features the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes on one side.
“It is sought after by collectors due to its rarity and unique design.
“Fast delivery is available for this special and collectible coin.”
The seller is offering Free Royal Mail Special Delivery for the buyer.
However, the seller has said that no returns will be accepted.
