It just goes to show that it's well worth giving your dollar coins a second glance before slipping them into the vending ...

These were the last commemorative £2 coins to be struck before the change to the bi-metallic £2 coin, which we know today.

If you want to add some Christmas cheer to your change, the Royal Canadian Mint has got you covered with its holiday coins.

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Now, what some believe to have been a UFO sighting has been commemorated by the Royal Canadian Mint. The mint has released a collector's coin that tells the story of a "unique and mysterious event".