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.

The most valuable silver coins sell for millions of dollars, but even ones worth much less than that can turn a tidy ... This ...

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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".