A rare £2 coin with Charles Darwin's face has been listed for sale in Oldham for nearly £2,000 on eBay.

According to the seller, who is listed as being in Oldham, the coin is "a rare find for any coin collector" and has been listed at £1,999.

The coin has Darwin's face, which is facing a chimpanzee. The coins were produced in 2009 to mark the 200-year anniversary of the naturalist's birth in 1809.

While the coin is already rare, the seller has stated that the coin features a "minting error" which "adds to its uniqueness", leading the seller to list the coin at almost 1,000 times its face value.

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The seller has said that the coin, which was manufactured in the UK, is "highly sought after due to its rarity and minting error".

They added that it is a "great addition" to any coin collection and is "a true gem for collectors who appreciate the beauty and history of coins".

Postage for the coin would cost 85p through Royal Mail Second Class.