24 h. ago New 5p coin: millions of rare King Charles 5 pence coins with hidden detail enter UK circulation

Coin collectors and shoppers could soon spot a piece of royal history in their change 💷

Politics

56 h. ago Expert says rare 'undated' 20p coin worth £50 could be 'in your change'

A specific error on this coin makes it worth far more than face value

Economics

57 h. ago ‘A perfect coincidence’: rare red lightning captured in New Zealand skies

Photographers capture extremely unusual phenomenon – also known as red sprites – against backdrop of the Milky WayA trio of photographers in New Zealand have captured images of “red sprites”, or red lightning, one of the rarest light phenomena in the world, in which luminous crimson flashes appear in the sky.New Zealand photographer Tom Rae and Spanish photographers Dan Zafra and José Cantabrana set out to shoot the Milky Way over the Ōmārama Clay cliffs in the South Island on 11 October, when they chanced upon the extraordinary event. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Look for tiny rare detail in two penny coin that could sell for £1,000

Check your change for this special 2p coin which could sell for an eye-watering price if you own a version of it. But just make sure it features a teeny-tiny mistake on the front

Economics

6 d. ago Exact two penny coin worth £1,000 but it must feature rare little

This 2p coin could be worth £1,000 if you own a version of it, but it must feature a little-known mistake which makes it highly sought-after to collectors – so do you have it?

Economics

9 d. ago Antiques Roadshow guest stunned by value of rare gold coins found in attic

Antiques Roadshow expert Cristian Beadman was left stunned when a guest brought in a collection of gold coins

Culture

1 week ago Exactly what rare coins and artefacts must be reported to avoid fines and penalties

The Treasure Act 1996 says certain archaeological artefacts can be classed as 'treasure' and people in England and Wales must report them to a Finds Liaison Officer

Politics

2 w. ago Three rare 50p coins sell for a total of £2,752 after bidding wars – and YOU could have one in your wallet

THREE rare 50p coins have sold for a total of £2,752 after a series of fierce bidding wars. These coins appear to be worth 50p at face value, but the limited number put into circulation or the fact that they feature a rare error or oddity makes them a big hit with collectors. Atlantic Salmon...

Economics

2 w. ago 4 rare coins to 'help your retire' including penny that could rake in £130k

A coin expert has shared the four rare coins that could 'make you retire', and they could be worth a small fortune if you have them in your collection, so it's best to give it a check

Economics

3 w. ago 'Rare' £2 coins sitting in your pocket could be worth up to £1k

There are three types of coin that could be worth more than £1,000 once you combine them

Economics

3 w. ago Rare coin collectors hunt for one pound with special error that makes it worth £1k

This one pound coin is very special as it features an error which collectors would "pay premium for". It could be hiding somewhere in your stash and be worth up to £1,000

Economics

3 w. ago Rare one pound coin with unique error and people would 'pay premium to own it'

Check your wallets and purses now as this special one pound coin could sell for an eye-watering sum. It's quite a unique £1 piece and collectors will pay a huge amount for one

Politics

3 w. ago Rare 50p Beatrix Potter coin selling for over £20,000 on eBay

Fans of the whimsical Beatrix Potter stories may be able to buy a rare 50p coin featuring the beloved character Benjamin Bunny on eBay for an astronomical fee far beyond its original value

Economics

4 w. ago Three rare 50p coins that could 'make you rich' with one worth £2,000

A coin collector has shared three rare 50p coins that could make you rich – with one selling for a whopping £2,000. So do you have any of these hiding in your wallets?

Economics

4 w. ago Three rare 50p coins that could 'make you rich' with one selling for huge £2k

Check your coin collection now as you could be sitting on a fortune if you hold any of these three 50p pieces. A coin collector even said one of these could sell for £2,000

Economics

4 w. ago Rare 50p coins 'that could make you rich' with one selling for £2,000

Certain 50p coins could be worth a lot more than face value, with some flogging for hundreds if not thousands. Here are three specific coins to keep an eye out for

Economics