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Norman-Era Hoard of Silver Coins Becomes Britain’s Most Valuable Treasure
A Norman-era silver coin hoard discovered in Somerset has been sold for £4.3 million, becoming the most valuable treasure ever found in Britain. The 2,584 silver pennies, unearthed in Chew Valley, were buried during the turbulent period following the Norman Conquest around 1066. This rare find provides a glimpse into England's transition from Saxo...
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Crypto Giant Tether To Launch Sterling-Pegged Stablecoin; Any Takers?
Major crypto firm Tether said on Wednesday it will launch next month a "stablecoin" pegged to the British pound, a move that comes as London draws up plans to regulate the fast-growing type of digital currency.
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Campaigners Seek To Clarify Confusion Around UK's Mahatma Gandhi Coin
Campaigners in the UK on Tuesday sought to clarify confusion arising out of recent reports of Mahatma Gandhi being featured on a future commemorative coin being mistakenly associated with a separate drive for ethnic minority representation on British legal tender.
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Rare Edward VIII Coin Sold For 1 Million Pounds, Costliest Ever In UK
A rare 1937 Edward VIII sovereign coin has been bought by a private collector for 1 million pounds ($1.31 million), making it the most expensive British coin ever.
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UK To Issue Commemorative Coin In Honour Of Mahatma Gandhi
The UK government will issue a commemorative coin to mark the 150th birthday anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, British finance minister Sajid Javid said.
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433 Million In Pound Coins In UK About To Become Worthless
British people are hoarding around 433 million pounds in the old style coins in piggy banks, car ashtrays and down the back of sofas and armchairs, experts say as the Treasury prepares to phase them out this year.
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British Royal Baby's First A to Z
From baby fashion to specially-minted coins, here is an A to Z on the birth of Prince William and his wife Kate's second child, as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge prepare for their new addition to Britain's royal family.
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Haul of 5,200 Rare Silver Coins Unveiled at British Museum
A hoard of 5,200 silver coins discovered by an amateur archaeologist was unveiled at London's British Museum Tuesday, as new figures showed a sharp rise in buried treasure discoveries.
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How Student Repaid Homeless Man Who Offered Coins to Help Her
A British student has raised thousands of pounds for a "homeless hero" who offered her his last few coins to get home at night after she lost her bank card.
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Canada Vending Machines Pop out Marijuana
The vending machines at a Vancouver storefront look ordinary - but instead of spitting out gum or snacks, for a few coins they deliver medical marijuana.
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2,013 babies to get silver penny for sharing Royal birthday
The British Royal Mint will give 2,013 'lucky' silver coins to babies born on the same day as Prince William and Kate Middleton's first child.
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Norman-Era Hoard of Silver Coins Becomes Britain’s Most Valuable Treasure
A Norman-era silver coin hoard discovered in Somerset has been sold for £4.3 million, becoming the most valuable treasure ever found in Britain. The 2,584 silver pennies, unearthed in Chew Valley, were buried during the turbulent period following the Norman Conquest around 1066. This rare find provides a glimpse into England's transition from Saxo...
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Crypto Giant Tether To Launch Sterling-Pegged Stablecoin; Any Takers?
Major crypto firm Tether said on Wednesday it will launch next month a "stablecoin" pegged to the British pound, a move that comes as London draws up plans to regulate the fast-growing type of digital currency.
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Campaigners Seek To Clarify Confusion Around UK's Mahatma Gandhi Coin
Campaigners in the UK on Tuesday sought to clarify confusion arising out of recent reports of Mahatma Gandhi being featured on a future commemorative coin being mistakenly associated with a separate drive for ethnic minority representation on British legal tender.
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Rare Edward VIII Coin Sold For 1 Million Pounds, Costliest Ever In UK
A rare 1937 Edward VIII sovereign coin has been bought by a private collector for 1 million pounds ($1.31 million), making it the most expensive British coin ever.
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UK To Issue Commemorative Coin In Honour Of Mahatma Gandhi
The UK government will issue a commemorative coin to mark the 150th birthday anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, British finance minister Sajid Javid said.
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433 Million In Pound Coins In UK About To Become Worthless
British people are hoarding around 433 million pounds in the old style coins in piggy banks, car ashtrays and down the back of sofas and armchairs, experts say as the Treasury prepares to phase them out this year.
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British Royal Baby's First A to Z
From baby fashion to specially-minted coins, here is an A to Z on the birth of Prince William and his wife Kate's second child, as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge prepare for their new addition to Britain's royal family.
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Haul of 5,200 Rare Silver Coins Unveiled at British Museum
A hoard of 5,200 silver coins discovered by an amateur archaeologist was unveiled at London's British Museum Tuesday, as new figures showed a sharp rise in buried treasure discoveries.
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How Student Repaid Homeless Man Who Offered Coins to Help Her
A British student has raised thousands of pounds for a "homeless hero" who offered her his last few coins to get home at night after she lost her bank card.
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Canada Vending Machines Pop out Marijuana
The vending machines at a Vancouver storefront look ordinary - but instead of spitting out gum or snacks, for a few coins they deliver medical marijuana.
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2,013 babies to get silver penny for sharing Royal birthday
The British Royal Mint will give 2,013 'lucky' silver coins to babies born on the same day as Prince William and Kate Middleton's first child.
