Final US pennies auction raises $16.7m
The last pennies ever struck in the US sold for over $16.7 million at auction. Collectors paid huge sums for historic sets, but the coin's demise exposes a costly nickel problem for the Treasury.
The last pennies ever struck in the US sold for over $16.7 million at auction. Collectors paid huge sums for historic sets, but the coin's demise exposes a costly nickel problem for the Treasury.
A coin expert reveals five rare British coins to hunt for in your attic or old jars. Combined, they could be worth nearly £20,000. Check if you have any!
A new podcast reveals how Elizabeth I wore a ring with a hidden portrait of her executed mother, Anne Boleyn, as a secret act of remembrance. Discover the story of the Chequers Ring.
Brits are urged to check their change for two specific £2 coins with minting errors that could be worth a combined £1,030. Discover which rare coins to look for.
Discover three rare UK coins in circulation that could make you rich. An expert reveals which £2 and 50p pieces with specific errors are worth thousands. Check your change now!
Discover how to spot the UK's rarest 50p coin from 2023. Only 200,000 Atlantic Salmon coins were minted, making them highly collectable. Check your change today!
An expert reveals four UK coins with minting errors that could be worth a combined £1,100. Learn how to spot these rare £2 and 50p coins in your pocket change today.
Discover how Queen Elizabeth I's iconic Armada portrait, adorned with symbolic bows, prefigured today's fashion statements. A fascinating look at Tudor power dressing.
Discover the rare UK penny coins that could be worth a fortune. An expert reveals which dates to look for, including the legendary 1933 penny valued at over £200,000. Check your change now!
Discover how Herefordshire's historic landscapes and crooked Tudor buildings became the perfect filming location for the cinematic adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's bestselling novel Hamnet. Explore the Shakespearean connections.
Three metal detectorists unearthed a significant hoard of 1,800-year-old Roman coins in a Kent field. The British Museum is now assessing the historic discovery. Read their incredible story.
An ultra-rare gold proof Kew Gardens 50p coin from 2009 has sold for £7,000. Discover if you have one of the 629 minted coins and its soaring value.
Record-breaking treasure finds hit the UK in 2024, with the east of England uncovering the most precious historical objects. Discover the Viking coins and Roman artefacts rewriting history.
A rare 1983 2p coin with a minting error could be worth over £1,000 to collectors. Find out how to spot the 'New Pence' wording that makes it so valuable. Check your change today!
An ordinary gardening session transforms into historical treasure hunt as couple discovers stunning collection of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I gold coins buried for centuries.
Coin collecting specialist reveals urgent warning about scarce 50p coin that could be worth thousands - and many don't realise they're sitting on a fortune.
Royal Mint experts reveal how your Christmas change could contain hidden treasure, with certain 50p coins selling for hundreds online.
A rare 2012 London Olympics wrestling £2 coin has sold for nearly £2,000. Discover if you're sitting on a numismatic fortune with our expert guide to valuable UK coins.
The BBC is developing an ambitious new period drama following the dramatic life of Hans Holbein, the revolutionary court painter to Henry VIII, promising political intrigue and Tudor scandal.
In a dramatic Serie A shake-up, Juventus have sacked manager Luciano Spalletti after just two matches, replacing him with former defender Igor Tudor in a bold tactical gamble.
Archaeologists make extraordinary discovery of 15th-century bronze cauldron containing 170 silver coins in Swedish woodland, revealing fascinating medieval trade secrets.
A Swedish angler's routine fishing trip yielded an extraordinary archaeological find - a medieval cauldron filled with centuries-old coins, rewriting local history.
A remarkable Victorian replica of Henry VIII's royal coat of arms, identical to one denounced by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in the 1520s, has been found hanging in a Welsh property, revealing centuries-old religious tensions.
Igor Tudor's turbulent tenure at Juventus has been abruptly terminated following a humiliating 3-0 derby defeat to Torino, sending shockwaves through Serie A.
A routine home renovation in Shropshire uncovered a secret Tudor-era chamber hidden behind an old fireplace, containing perfectly preserved historical artefacts that stunned archaeologists.
Turin giants Juventus have dramatically sacked manager Igor Tudor following a disastrous eight-match winless run that leaves the historic club languishing in 13th position in Serie A.
A rare minting error on 2024 two pound coins could make your loose change worth a small fortune. Discover how to identify these valuable coins and what makes them so special to collectors.
A Welsh metal detectorist discovered the largest ever Roman coin hoard found in Wales, then spent a nervous night guarding his extraordinary find in his car over theft fears.
The first 5p coins featuring King Charles III enter circulation across UK post offices, marking a new era in British currency with subtle design changes.