Pocket change can make you rich -- especially if it contains a coin that's deemed rare and valuable. Case in point: An old ...

If you have old or rare coins lying around at home, don't just keep them locked away. Selling them through trusted platforms ...

The age of an old coin can play a significant part in its value. Typically, older coins are harder to find in good condition, becoming rarer and rarer with each passing day. Take the 1794 Flowing ...

Valuable versions of the coin will incorrectly feature the words ... to avoid confusion between the new decimal coinage and the old currency. “By 1982 the coins were no longer new so the ...

Although it might sound counter-intuitive, cleaning your rare coins can degrade their value. Old coins tend to collect grit — and character — over time, which is normal. If you clean away the ...

If you have a rare coin and you're unsure of the authenticity or value of it, you can get in touch with the Royal Mint's team of experts.

This comes after a rare Blue Peter Olympic 50p was flogged on eBay for £205. The coin shows an athlete doing the high jump and was drawn by nine-year-old Florence Jackson after winning a ...

A rare 2,000-year-old Roman coin discovered by a 76-year-old farmer has been sold at auction for £4,700. Ron Walters, from ...

Could your old pennies be hidden treasures worth a small fortune? An expert in coin collecting says many might be sitting on a fortune. The value of historical UK pennies varies, hinging on their ...

The valuable coin must bear a "very small" initial on one ... produced in 1881 at the Heaton Mint but because the coin is so old it is very hard to find today. "You will also notice that coins ...

Here’s how you can get your old coins valued by the Royal Mint. The Royal Mint urges anyone with coins of an unknown value to call on their expert team. The website explains: “We have an ...