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Norman-Era Hoard of Silver Coins Becomes Britain’s Most Valuable Treasure
A Norman-era silver coin hoard discovered in Somerset has been sold for £4.3 million, becoming the most valuable treasure ever found in Britain. The 2,584 silver pennies, unearthed in Chew Valley, were buried during the turbulent period following the Norman Conquest around 1066. This rare find provides a glimpse into England's transition from Saxo...
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Britain's Royal Mint Launches Coin For 80th Anniversary Of D-Day Landings
Britain's Royal Mint has launched a coin marking next month's 80th anniversary of the 1944 D-Day landings, when 150,000 Allied soldiers invaded France to drive out the forces of Nazi Germany.
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King Charles' Coin Portrait Revealed By UK's Royal Mint
Britain's Royal Mint on Friday unveiled the official effigy of King Charles III that will appear on coins following his accession to the throne.
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Rishi Sunak Wants Ethnic Minorities On UK Coins
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak on Sunday backed a campaign for influential ethnic minority figures to be featured on a set of UK coins to celebrate Britain's diversity.
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UK Plans Coin In Mahatma Gandhi's Honour, Rishi Sunak Writes To Panel
Britain is considering minting a coin to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi, amid growing interest in recognizing the contributions of people from the Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities.
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They Find Viking Coins Worth Millions - But The Discovery Leads To Prison
Finders are not always keepers, as metal detectorists and coin dealers in Britain have learned. Four men face years of incarceration for failing to report Viking treasure worth an estimated $3 million.
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UK "Pauses" Production Of Brexit Coin As Delay Looms
Britain has "paused" production of a commemorative coin to mark its exit from the European Union, which looks set to be delayed next week for the third time.
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Britain To Mark Mahatma Gandhi's 1931 Visit With Commemorative Coin
Britain will commission a commemorative coin to mark the 90th anniversary of the final visit by Indian independence hero Mahatma Gandhi, its finance minister announced Thursday.
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913 Gold Coins Found In A Piano Declared Treasure In UK
A total of 913 gold coins dating back to the 18th century, the largest hoard of gold sovereigns in Britain, found hidden in an old piano, has been declared treasure by a court, media reported today.
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Brexit Camp Celebrates As Britain Decides To 'Leave' EU : Live Updates
Final results incline towards 'Leave' campaign as Britain gets ready to exit from the European Union. 'Brexit', a term coined for the camp 'Leave', will influence many UK policies including immigration in the future.
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British Royal Baby's First A to Z
From baby fashion to specially-minted coins, here is an A to Z on the birth of Prince William and his wife Kate's second child, as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge prepare for their new addition to Britain's royal family.
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UK Coins to Feature New Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
A new portrait of Queen Elizabeth II which will appear on coins in Britain was unveiled on Monday -- only the fifth one of her 63-year reign.
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Treasure Hunter Finds 1 Million Pound Hoard of Anglo Saxon Coins
An amateur treasure hunter has discovered one of the largest hoards of Anglo Saxon coins ever found in Britain worth over one million pounds.
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Big Milestone for Britain's Little Prince
The palace is releasing special pictures, the Royal Mint is striking a commemorative coin and newspapers are publishing glowing tributes.
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Royal Mint coins to mark Prince George christening
Britain's Royal Mint says it will create a set of coins to mark the christening of Prince George next month.
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Norman-Era Hoard of Silver Coins Becomes Britain’s Most Valuable Treasure
A Norman-era silver coin hoard discovered in Somerset has been sold for £4.3 million, becoming the most valuable treasure ever found in Britain. The 2,584 silver pennies, unearthed in Chew Valley, were buried during the turbulent period following the Norman Conquest around 1066. This rare find provides a glimpse into England's transition from Saxo...
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Britain's Royal Mint Launches Coin For 80th Anniversary Of D-Day Landings
Britain's Royal Mint has launched a coin marking next month's 80th anniversary of the 1944 D-Day landings, when 150,000 Allied soldiers invaded France to drive out the forces of Nazi Germany.
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King Charles' Coin Portrait Revealed By UK's Royal Mint
Britain's Royal Mint on Friday unveiled the official effigy of King Charles III that will appear on coins following his accession to the throne.
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Rishi Sunak Wants Ethnic Minorities On UK Coins
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak on Sunday backed a campaign for influential ethnic minority figures to be featured on a set of UK coins to celebrate Britain's diversity.
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UK Plans Coin In Mahatma Gandhi's Honour, Rishi Sunak Writes To Panel
Britain is considering minting a coin to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi, amid growing interest in recognizing the contributions of people from the Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities.
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They Find Viking Coins Worth Millions - But The Discovery Leads To Prison
Finders are not always keepers, as metal detectorists and coin dealers in Britain have learned. Four men face years of incarceration for failing to report Viking treasure worth an estimated $3 million.
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UK "Pauses" Production Of Brexit Coin As Delay Looms
Britain has "paused" production of a commemorative coin to mark its exit from the European Union, which looks set to be delayed next week for the third time.
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Britain To Mark Mahatma Gandhi's 1931 Visit With Commemorative Coin
Britain will commission a commemorative coin to mark the 90th anniversary of the final visit by Indian independence hero Mahatma Gandhi, its finance minister announced Thursday.
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913 Gold Coins Found In A Piano Declared Treasure In UK
A total of 913 gold coins dating back to the 18th century, the largest hoard of gold sovereigns in Britain, found hidden in an old piano, has been declared treasure by a court, media reported today.
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Brexit Camp Celebrates As Britain Decides To 'Leave' EU : Live Updates
Final results incline towards 'Leave' campaign as Britain gets ready to exit from the European Union. 'Brexit', a term coined for the camp 'Leave', will influence many UK policies including immigration in the future.
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British Royal Baby's First A to Z
From baby fashion to specially-minted coins, here is an A to Z on the birth of Prince William and his wife Kate's second child, as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge prepare for their new addition to Britain's royal family.
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UK Coins to Feature New Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
A new portrait of Queen Elizabeth II which will appear on coins in Britain was unveiled on Monday -- only the fifth one of her 63-year reign.
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Treasure Hunter Finds 1 Million Pound Hoard of Anglo Saxon Coins
An amateur treasure hunter has discovered one of the largest hoards of Anglo Saxon coins ever found in Britain worth over one million pounds.
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Big Milestone for Britain's Little Prince
The palace is releasing special pictures, the Royal Mint is striking a commemorative coin and newspapers are publishing glowing tributes.
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Royal Mint coins to mark Prince George christening
Britain's Royal Mint says it will create a set of coins to mark the christening of Prince George next month.
