We are all being urged to check our wallets and down the back of our sofas after a 50p coin sold for 350 times its value at auction over Christmas.

A staff member shows commemorative coins and banknotes in celebration of the upcoming Chinese New Year at a branch of China Construction Bank (CCB) in Beijing, capital of China, Jan 3, 2025.

The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, issued a set of commemorative coins and banknotes to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, which falls on Jan 29.

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Some skeptical financial gurus have called meme coins a Ponzi scheme, arguing they have no underlying value and attract people with little financial experience who then lose their money.

Looking ahead to 2025, certain rare coins are expected to see a significant spike in value, making them prime candidates for investment. If you have any old or seemingly unusual coins lying around ...

The alleged Chinese spy who became a "close confidant" of Prince Andrew met two prime ministers, photos seen by Sky News show. The businessman, known as 'H6' for legal reasons, has been pictured ...