A RARE uncirculated Harry Potter theme coin has sold for a tidy sum on auction site eBay.

The Albus Dumbledore 50p coin was created by the Royal Mint as part of a limited edition of Harry Potter-themed coins to celebrate 25 years since author J.K. Rowling published Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

An eBay seller in Worcester fetched £4.20 - plus £1.55 postage and packaging - for the Brilliant Uncirculated Albus Dumbledore 50p coin, issued in 2023, after five bids for the collectable.

In the item description, the seller says: "This 50p coin from the United Kingdom features Albus Dumbledore, Brilliant Uncirculated, and is a must-have for any coin collector or Harry Potter fan.

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"This coin is a perfect addition to any collection or a great gift for a fellow fan.

"It is a rare find and a great way to celebrate the beloved characters from the Harry Potter franchise."

According to the Royal Mint, Brilliant Uncirculated coins "are struck to a superior standard than their circulating counterparts."

Amongst the other images used as part of the Royal Mint's Harry Potter collection were Hogwarts School, the Hogwarts Express, and Harry Potter himself.