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Rare £2 coin error worth over £1,000 identified

Brits urged to check their change for a rare £2 coin with a minting error that could fetch over £1,000. Expert reveals how to spot the valuable Lord Kitchener and Shakespeare coins.

Check Your Change for Rare 50p Worth £150

Coin experts reveal the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p is the second rarest in circulation and could fetch up to £150. Discover how to spot this valuable find in your pocket.

New £5 coin marks Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday

The Royal Mint reveals a special £5 coin to honour the late Queen's centenary. Discover the design details and the 2026 commemorative collection, including coins for the Grand Prix and The King's Trust.

New £5 coin marks Queen Elizabeth's 100th birthday

The Royal Mint reveals a special £5 coin to honour the late Queen Elizabeth II's centenary. The 2026 collection also features recycled gold and supports The King's Trust. Discover the commemorative sets.

3 Rare 50p Coins That Could Earn You Thousands

Brits are urged to check their spare change for three specific 50p coins that could be worth a small fortune to collectors. Discover the minting errors and rare designs to look for.

Bee £1 coin: From rare treasure to face value

Coin collectors warned about the Bee £1 coin's dramatic fall from grace. Once the 'rarest in UK change', its value has plummeted. Discover why and check your stash now.

US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes

An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.

Earliest Scottish coin saved after detectorist find

A metal detectorist's discovery of a 12th-century silver coin has rewritten history, proving Edinburgh minted Scotland's first coinage. The £15,000 artefact is now with National Museums Scotland.

2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever

The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.

Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent

Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.

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