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British make a show of putting Royal Mint to the test in centuries-old tradition
In a nation where money is counted in pounds, the measure of coins is given great weight – and a lavish ceremony. Judges in red robes and white gloves convened yesterday in the ornate livery hall of ...
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5 Copper Coins Worth a Lot of Money
The combination of "copper" and "penny" might not seem like the best formula for valuable coins considering that you can find higher denominations in gold and silver. But finding the right copper ...
Almost 800 years of pomp and circumstance ensures the quality of Britain’s currency
A jury has convened in London for an ancient ceremony to certify that British coins meet the strictest of standards.
Viking-age hoard found in Scotland a decade ago had indecipherable runes — until now
Ten years ago in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, metal detectorists stumbled upon pieces of silver and gold. Researchers excavated the pieces and as they dug deeper into the pile, they found more than ...