One particular 50p coin, which was released in 2017, could be worth more than 80 times its face value thanks to a specific error – and it's still in circulation today (Image: Alphotographic via Getty Images )

Brits have been sent into a frenzy in the hunt for a 50p coin that could be worth a staggering £40 – more than 80 times its original value.

The treasure in question is a 2017 Benjamin Bunny 50 pence piece , noted by an expert on TikTok as potentially profitable due to a rare minting error. Dubbed the Coin Collecting Wizard, the numismatist revealed to his followers the nuances of what makes this particular coin a wallet-thickener. ‌

Issued as one of four collectable coins released in homage to the beloved Beatrix Potter , the Benjamin Bunny coin stands out from

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