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This is the world’s most expensive can of beans

The can of beans is expected to fetch nearly $100 at auction.

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The can of bean is expected to fetch $97 at auction. (SWNS)

By Ed Cullinane via SWNS

An auction house is selling the "world's most expensive"' tin of baked beans signed - by singer Chris De Burgh.

The single can was autographed by 1980's soft rock legend De Burgh, 74, and his Germany tour team as a gift to his head of merch in 2012.

It is to be sold alongside a signed photo of De Burgh, known for his 1986 love song "The Lady in Red," and a signed set of vinyl.

The gift was originally given as a joke by De Burgh, from County Wexford, Ireland.

The single can was autographed by 1980's soft rock legend De Burgh, 74, and his Germany tour team as a gift to his head of merch in 2012. (SWNS)

Graham Budd Auctions will sell the collection of items at a special 'vinyl pop culture auction' in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, on Oct. 18.

It is expected to fetch at least £80.

Other notable lots up for grabs include four signed albums by David Bowie, including the iconic "Hunky Dory," "Aladdin Sane," "Low" and "Changes One."

A spokesman said: ''Chris De Burgh has such a huge following and the amount of ephemera in the auction is a testament to his popularity across a wide audience.

"I'm looking forward to seeing how this unique collection does under the hammer and I know the vendor hopes that the lot is passed on to De Burgh's fanbase - people who will appreciate the ephemera for years to come..

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