At that time, a half crown made for a sizable gift: eight of them made up one pound. The half crown was a coin in our old ...

In a nation where money is counted in pounds, the measure of coins is given great weight – and a lavish ceremony. Judges in red robes and white gloves convened yesterday in the ornate livery hall of ...

A jury has convened in London for an ancient ceremony to certify that British coins meet the strictest of standards ...

These collectors' items are limited editions to ensure they remain valuable - and some are already incredibly expensive ...

The Royal Mint's Rebecca Morgan said: "The Red Arrows are a symbol of British aviation excellence in the UK and worldwide.

The opening Six Nations weekend has come and gone with plenty of British and Irish Lions hopefuls beginning to build a case for inclusion in the tour of Australia. While past performances will ...

As the 2025 Six Nations heats up, this year's tournament carries with it the underlying theme of the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia this summer. Who will play their way into head coach ...

As the 2025 Six Nations heats up, this year's tournament carries with it the underlying theme of the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia this summer. Who will play their way into head coach Andy ...

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