It features an iconic Blue Peter logo on its face and was designed by an eight-year-old child. Florence, 8, from Bristol, beat out 17,000 entries in a design competition for the 50p coin. The Blue Peter 50p Winner's Edition was snatched for a whopping £246.70 on Ebay, after 10 rounds of bidding. The seller boasted: "This rare 50p coin from the 2012 Olympics is a must-have for any serious collector. The Athletics coin, still kept in its box, commemorated the 2012 London Olympics Athletics sport.

Source: The Times April 07, 2025 01:47 UTC