A WARRINGTON resident has sold a 50p coin for 80 times its face value.

Described as an extremely rare 50p coin, the item was listed on eBay for £40 or best offer.

It was named as a ‘Prince Charles King III Coin, 2022 King Charles 50 pence coin’ by the seller.

Its year of issue was 2022 and it was listed as being located in Warrington.

Postage was 85p.

The description read: “This is your chance to own an extremely rare 50p Prince Charles King III Coin from the year 2022. The coin features a stunning portrait of the newly crowned King Charles III and is made of 0.925 fineness silver. It was manufactured in Great Britain and is a must-have for any coin collector.

“The denomination of the coin is 50p and it belongs to the era of Charles III (2022-Now). This particular coin is highly sought after and is a great addition to any collection. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history.”

It ended up being sold on the online marketplace for a considerable profit of £40.

This is 80 times its face value of 50p.