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The IndependentRoyal Mint Releases 50p Coin Marking 25 Years of Lord of the Rings Film
The Royal Mint launched a new 50p collectible coin on Wednesday to mark the 25th anniversary of the first Lord of the Rings film. The coin is the first in a planned seven-coin series celebrating the trilogy over the next three years.
EngadgetUS Mint Releases $1 Coin Featuring Steve Jobs
The United States Mint began sales of a $1 coin honoring Apple co-founder Steve Jobs on May 12, 2026. The coin is part of an annual series recognizing American innovation. It is available in rolls and bags with different mint marks from Philadelphia, Denver and later California.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRare Gold 'Una and the Lion' Coin from 1839 Sells for £110,000 at Auction
A rare gold coin known as 'Una and the Lion,' minted in 1839, sold for £110,000 at auction. Fewer than 300 of these coins were produced, and the example came from an estate in Bangor, Wales. The coin features a design by William Wyon depicting Una leading a lion, based on Edmund…