A rare coin could be the key to a small fortune, and it's been causing quite a stir recently. Whether it's the one penny piece hailed as the 'rarest in UK history' or an unusual 20p with a design flaw ...

A new 12-sided design has both covert and overt signs that make it easier to find fakes. But modernization only goes so far: the 766-year-old Trial of the Pyx tradition lives on to check the metals.

Outraged Brits have been left feeling shortchanged (pun intended) after learning that the British one-pound coin will take on a new shape next year, losing its roundness in favor of a pristine (and ...

The U.K. has unveiled what it says is the "most secure coin in the world." The British 1-pound coin hit the market Monday after three years in development. This is the first time the pound coin has ...

Foiling people who manufacture fake money can be a pretty challenging task, which is why governments regularly role out new security enhancements to their legal tender. Holographic strips, special ...

If you have ever visited Great Britain and returned home with some coins, which is typical for tourists traveling around the world, you may have saved those coins with the idea of returning to England ...

You could be sitting on a fortune without even realising it with this rare coin. It's no secret certain gems have been a huge topic in recent weeks, whether it's the one penny coin deemed the 'rarest ...