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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Paralympic 5 Medals’ Kim Yoon-ji receives special reward of 500 million won + 20 coins of pure gold

Kim Yoon-ji, who won five medals at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics, received a reward of 500 million won and a medal made of 20 coins of pure gold.

Mar 23 • 01:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Donald Trump's photo will be printed on gold coins, a big decision by the US government

The US government plans to issue a special commemorative gold coin featuring President Donald Trump to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Mar 22 • 12:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rare 1983 coin with these two words could be worth £1,000

A rare 2p coin from 1983 featuring a minting error could potentially be valued at £1,000 due to its incorrect inscription.

Mar 21 • 19:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Elderly couple held hostage in apartment in BH, thieves steal jewelry, watches, and foreign coins

An elderly couple in Belo Horizonte was taken hostage during a home invasion, where thieves stole valuables including jewelry and foreign currency.

Mar 21 • 00:08 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Norway's Central Bank Stops Issuing Special Coins

Norges Bank has decided to discontinue the issuance of special commemorative coins due to low demand.

Mar 20 • 10:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTO ⟩ Commission Appointed by Trump Approved a Gold Coin with the Face of the President

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has approved a gold coin design featuring President Donald Trump's portrait as part of the country's plan to release special coins for its 250th anniversary.

Mar 20 • 10:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Let's Talk About Money: 'The Abandonment of Paper and Coins Destroys Our Relationship with Money'

Björn Eriksson, spokesperson for the Swedish initiative 'Kontantupproret', advocates for increased cash payments in light of a new law that could require some businesses to accept cash in Sweden.

Mar 19 • 15:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Nigel Farage Cameo videos backed cryptocurrencies that collapsed in value

Nigel Farage has been criticized for endorsing cryptocurrencies through Cameo videos, which led to substantial financial loss for investors as many of the endorsed coins collapsed in value.

Mar 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Deadly Revenge in San Isidro: Sale of Gold Coins and Stalled Real Estate Deals, the Suspect's Version

Gustavo Arroyo is accused of masterminding a revenge killing that resulted in the murder of Cecilia Iraola in Beccar, San Isidro.

Mar 18 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Tommy Thompson knows what happened to the treasure of the gold ship SS Central America – preferred to sit in prison for 10 years rather than reveal its location

Treasure hunter Tommy Thompson served ten years in prison for contempt of court over his refusal to disclose the location of 500 missing gold coins from the SS Central America wreck.

Mar 16 • 19:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Concealed sunken gold treasure – released after ten years in prison

An American treasure hunter has been released from prison after serving ten years for failing to disclose the location of gold coins he retrieved from a historic shipwreck.

Mar 15 • 17:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Treasure hunter freed after decade in prison for not revealing location of gold

Tommy Thompson, a US treasure hunter, has been released after serving ten years in prison for refusing to disclose the whereabouts of gold coins recovered from a sunken ship.

Mar 15 • 14:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Tommy Thompson, the treasure hunter who found the 'golden ship' and refused to disclose the location of 500 coins, has been released after a decade

Tommy Thompson, a treasure hunter known for locating the SS Central America wreck, has been released from prison after refusing to reveal the location of 500 gold coins.

Mar 13 • 15:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Check your £2 coins for two-word error making it 'worth up to £2,000'

Brits are advised to inspect their £2 coins for a rare error that could make them worth as much as £2,000, specifically the 2014 Lord Kitchener coin.

Mar 13 • 13:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Victims of voice phishing will also receive refunds for lost coins... Compensation for virtual asset victims begins in October

Starting in October, victims of voice phishing who have lost virtual assets will be eligible for refunds under a new law.

Mar 12 • 07:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Deep-sea treasure hunter freed after decade behind bars for refusing to reveal gold location

Tommy Thompson, a deep-sea explorer, was released from federal prison after over a decade for refusing to disclose the location of gold coins from a historic shipwreck.

Mar 12 • 01:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The legendary treasure hunter who found the 'Kullalaev' has finally been released from prison, but the location of the coins is still only known to him

Tommy Thompson, a treasure hunter who found one of America's largest shipwrecks, has been released from prison after serving a decade for refusing to disclose the location of missing gold coins.

Mar 11 • 12:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Coin collectors issued important message for rare 50p with £300,000 listing

Coin collectors are advised to check for a rare 50p coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II that is now listed for £300,000, despite millions being minted, as some individuals are overestimating its value.

Mar 11 • 04:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Centuries-old secret revealed: 409 gold coins found under a house in Torzhok

Archaeologists in Torzhok, Russia, have uncovered a significant treasure of 409 gold coins hidden under the foundation of a historical house, believed to have been concealed during the tumultuous times of the 1917 Russian Revolution.

Mar 10 • 11:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

2300-Year-Old Gold Coins Found in the Swamp

Archaeologists in Switzerland have discovered two ancient gold coins dating back nearly 2300 years, contributing to the limited collection of the oldest known Celtic coins.

Mar 10 • 08:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Emma Bunton calls limited edition Spice Girls coins an ‘incredible honour’ as fans race to buy them

Emma Bunton expressed her excitement over the launch of limited edition Spice Girls coins by The Royal Mint, celebrating their significance during International Women’s Month.

Mar 9 • 11:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Swiss Decide to Enshrine Right to Use Cash in Constitution

In a recent referendum, Swiss voters supported the constitutional right to use cash, specifically Swiss franc banknotes and coins.

Mar 9 • 10:36 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Parking on blue lines and not paying because the parking meter is broken or you don't have coins? The fine still applies

Motorists in Italy cannot use a broken parking meter or lack of coins as excuses to avoid fines for illegal parking on blue lines, according to a ruling by the Court of Cassation.

Mar 8 • 18:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

A Thief for His Girlfriend, Stole Mobile Phones Worth 1 Million for Her Demands

A young man in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, stole mobile phones worth 1 million rupees to fulfill his girlfriend's demands, even taking coins from a piggy bank.

Mar 7 • 16:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Check your coin tins for 'old penny' worth over £100,000 - how to spot

An expert advises UK residents to inspect old coin tins for a rare penny that could be valued at over £100,000.

Mar 7 • 01:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Senior Fraudsters in Germering: 84-Year-Old Hands Over Gold Worth More Than 100,000 Euros to Fake Policemen

An 84-year-old man in Germering was scammed out of over 100,000 euros in gold and coins by fraudulent individuals posing as police officers.

Mar 6 • 12:16 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Golden and Silver Biatec / Slovakia Will Issue Its Own Investment Coins

Slovakia's central bank has announced the issuance of its own silver and gold investment coins, inspired by ancient Celtic designs.

Mar 6 • 12:05 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Golden and Silver Biatec / Slovakia Will Issue Its Own Investment Coins

Slovakia will issue its first-ever silver and gold investment coins based on the historical Biatec coin, confirmed by the National Bank of Slovakia.

Mar 6 • 12:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Scammers defrauded nearly 108,000 euros and silver coins from individuals and a company

Scammers in Lithuania have successfully defrauded victims of nearly 108,000 euros and silver coins through deceptive phone calls and online tactics.

Mar 6 • 06:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Scammers extorted tens of thousands of euros, one person also lost silver coins

Scammers have defrauded victims of tens of thousands of euros and one individual has lost valuable silver coins in various incidents reported to the police.

Mar 6 • 05:18 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Destination of counterfeit silver coins was a sewing factory, named after a river - Man arrested on suspicion of importing from China

A man has been arrested in Tokyo for allegedly importing counterfeit silver coins from China and using them in financial institutions in several prefectures.

Mar 5 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Auction of former Finnish president's childhood home brought only a few coins for a decent house

The auction for the childhood home of former Finnish president Urho Kekkonen in Kajaani fell through, with the highest bid being only 640 euros.

Mar 3 • 18:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

‘National Tax Service Seized Coins’ First Thief Arrested in His 40s... Second Thief Under Investigation

A man in his 40s has been arrested for the initial theft of virtual assets seized by the National Tax Service, while authorities investigate a second theft that occurred shortly thereafter.

Mar 3 • 03:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after threatening to kill bar employee who handed over R$ 2 in coins

A 33-year-old man was arrested in Jundiaí, Brazil, after threatening a bar employee with a firearm and a knife following a dispute over receiving change in coins instead of a bill.

Feb 28 • 19:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Police launch investigation into the theft of 6.9 billion won in seized coins by the National Tax Service

The police have initiated an investigation into a theft involving seized cryptocurrency worth about 6.9 billion won, following a report from the National Tax Service.

Feb 28 • 02:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rare UK coin worth up to £10,000 could be hiding in your home

A rare UK coin, potentially valued at £10,000, may be found in homes across Britain as experts highlight its desirability among collectors.

Feb 27 • 13:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

A Player’s Guide to McLuck Casino Withdrawals: What Speeds Them Up

The article provides a comprehensive guide for players on how to speed up their withdrawal process at McLuck Casino, focusing on the common mistakes and tips to ensure faster payouts.

Feb 27 • 08:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mum smelt burning in house before realising what toddler had done

A mother discovered a burning smell in her home caused by her toddler posting coins into an electric radiator.

Feb 24 • 10:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Check your coins for 'unbelievable' UK penny 'worth £300'

Experts are advising the public to check their old pennies for a rare £300 collectible from 1882 marked with a small 'H'.

Feb 24 • 04:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Strange 3-Dollar Coin That Can Be Worth Up to $65,000 Due to Its Unique Features

A unique 3-dollar gold coin from the Indian Princess series can fetch up to $65,000 due to its rarity and historical significance.

Feb 21 • 20:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The 1798 Dollar Cent That Could Be Worth More Than $100,000

The 1798 dollar cent is a rare coin that has achieved auction prices of over $100,000, highlighting its historical significance and scarcity.

Feb 21 • 19:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rare 50p coin could be worth £150 and you might have it at home

The newly released 50p coin featuring the Atlantic salmon is considered rare and could be worth up to £150, according to coin experts.

Feb 20 • 19:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Collector's Meeting Brings Historical World Cup Stickers, Miniatures, Coins, and More to Shopping Mall in Goiânia

A collector's event in Goiânia showcases historical World Cup stickers, miniatures, coins, and other collectibles, attracting enthusiasts and visitors alike.

Feb 20 • 15:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

‘Ultra-rare’ UK coin could be worth £1m - but you need to look closely

An expert highlights the rarity and potential high value of certain UK coins from the Edward VIII era, urging collectors to inspect their coins closely for these valuable pieces.

Feb 20 • 03:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Premier League Darts' darkest day saw coins and lager hurled on Glasgow stage

The article recalls the infamous 2011 incident at the Premier League Darts in Glasgow where crowds threw coins and drinks at player Adrian Lewis.

Feb 19 • 08:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Financial Supervisory Service Extends Investigation into Bithumb's 'Ghost Coin' Incident, Additional Overpayments Expected

The Financial Supervisory Service of South Korea has extended an investigation into Bithumb's overpayment of 'ghost coins' until the end of the month due to the possibility of uncovering more cases.

Feb 19 • 01:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Dennis the Menace plays 'greatest prank yet' with 75-year anniversary coins

Dennis the Menace celebrates his 75th anniversary with a new range of collectible 50p coins minted by the Royal Mint featuring the iconic character and his dog Gnasher.

Feb 18 • 11:20 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Senate approves the issuance of three commemorative coins for the 2026 World Cup

The Mexican Senate has unanimously approved the creation of three commemorative coins to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which Mexico will co-host.

Feb 17 • 20:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

A French club offers gold bars and coins to its fans

A French football club is promoting its jerseys by giving fans a chance to win gold bars as part of a marketing campaign.

Feb 17 • 07:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tourists flock to UK's 'lost city' to see hidden gem - only to find it's a toilet

Visitors to Skara Brae, a historic site in Scotland, mistakenly toss coins into a toilet, believing it to be a wishing well.

Feb 16 • 15:27 UTC

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