A rare £2 coin is being sold by an Oxfordshire resident on eBay for £10,000.
The item is listed on the online marketplace for 5,000 times its face value and features William Shakespeare's name as well as the crown and dagger from Hamlet.
With Queen Elizabeth II on the back, the coin dates back to 2016.
The description of the item reads: “Such is the literary legacy of William Shakespeare, that The Royal Mint has struck three official £2 coins in his honour a first for the United Kingdom.
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"Each coin celebrates an aspect of Shakespeare's famous work
"In the 400 years since his death, William Shakespeare is perhaps without peer.
"His influential works take their rightful place at the heart of our school curriculum and each new generation is gifted his legacy; ready to be inspired and entertained.
"John Bergdahl's designs grace each one of these coins, an homage to Shakespeare's tragedies, comedies and historical works."
It is listed for £10,000 while delivery is priced at £8.95 for the coveted item.
The item is located in Witney and the listing can be viewed here.
Similar rare coins are listed on eBay for whopping profits, with some on for as much as £50,000.
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