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Roman coin hoard discovered by detectorists in Kent

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.

German Holocaust Artefacts Auction Cancelled

A controversial auction of Holocaust artefacts in Germany has been scrapped following complaints from survivors. Read how the 'System of Terror' sale was stopped.

Robert Reich: Trump's Dangerous Push for Immortality

Former US Labour Secretary Robert Reich argues Donald Trump's efforts to immortalise himself with coins and monuments mirror fascist dictators, threatening democratic memory. Discover the alternative.

Rare 2009 50p coin sells for £7,000

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.

US Mints Final Penny, Ending 232-Year Era

The United States Mint has struck its last circulating penny, ending 232 years of production. The final coins, marked with an omega, are expected to fetch millions at auction. Discover the full story behind this historic monetary shift.

Rare 1983 'New Pence' 2p Coin Worth £1000+

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!

Penny withdrawn after 232 years in circulation

The Royal Mint ceases penny production after 232 years, marking the end of Britain's longest-circulating coin. Discover the economic factors behind this historic decision.

US stops penny production after Trump order

The US Mint halts penny production as President Trump cancels the 1-cent coin, citing its 4-cent production cost. Discover the retail impact and the end of a 232-year era.

US Mint Stops Penny Production in 2025

The US Mint will halt penny production in 2025, ending 234 years of history. Discover why the coin became too expensive to produce and what happens next.

Final US Penny Struck as Coin Gets Cancelled

The US Mint in Philadelphia produces its last circulating penny as President Trump cancels the 1-cent coin due to soaring production costs. Discover the economic impact and public reaction.

Lost Canaletto Masterpiece Could Fetch £5 Million

A breathtaking Canaletto painting of Venice's Grand Canal, hidden from public view for nearly a century, emerges for spectacular Sotheby's sale this autumn. Art experts hail the 18th-century masterpiece as 'extraordinarily fresh' and 'perfectly preserved'

Billionaire gloats as Block contestants get nothing

Billionaire Adrian Portelli celebrates brutal Block finale outcome where contestants walked away with nothing after his dramatic auction tactics. The property tycoon's social media gloating sparks controversy.

The Block House Sells for $4.25 Million Below Reserve

In a stunning property auction upset, contestants from The Block Australia watched in horror as their meticulously renovated house sold for a massive loss, leaving dreams shattered and questions unanswered about the reality TV property gamble.

Rare £2 Coin Error Could Be Worth £1,000

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.

Welsh detectorist finds 15,000 Roman coins

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.

Rare 50p Coin Sells for £113 at Auction

A scarce 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for over double its face value in a recent auction, sparking renewed interest in coin collecting across the UK.

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