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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Indian Head", the US$10 Gold Coin Sold for Over US$100,000: Fewer Than 100 Examples Exist

A rare 1911 US$10 gold coin from the 'Indian Head' series was sold for over US$100,000 due to its limited mintage and condition, attracting collectors' interest.

Feb 28 • 11:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Don’t bin your old VHS cassettes or tapes – they could be worth a small fortune

Old VHS cassettes and tapes might have considerable value, as collectors are interested in them for nostalgic reasons.

Feb 28 • 09:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Seven new bridges, collectors and lanes for buses: how is the construction of the highway connecting the City to Ezeiza and how much is left?

The Dellepiane highway transformation project in Argentina is making significant progress with seven new bridges and a dedicated bus lane set to connect the city to Ezeiza.

Feb 28 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Pokémon Day 2026: eBay celebrated 30 years of Pokémon with a special live week

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, eBay hosted a special week of events on eBay Live focusing on collectors and fans.

Feb 27 • 17:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara orders reversal of tricycle levy to ₦700

The Kwara State Government has announced a reduction of the daily tricycle levy to ₦700 following complaints of overcharging by ticket collectors.

Feb 27 • 15:26 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
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

A true cabinet of wonders: this is FORMA, the new design fair focused on modern collecting

FORMA is a new international design fair emerging during Madrid Design Festival, aimed at connecting designers, collectors, professionals, and buyers in the modern collecting sector.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Collectors urged to look for 50p with tiny detail worth loads more than value

A coin collector highlights a specific 50p coin, the Benjamin Bunny, which could be worth significantly more due to a tiny detail.

Feb 27 • 03:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Where gallery owners, collectors, and artists eat and drink during the ARCO week in Madrid

The article discusses the vibrant cultural ecosystem that emerges in Madrid during the ARCO art fair week, highlighting key networking spots for gallery owners, collectors, and artists.

Feb 26 • 22:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

14 watches worth buying to start your collection – from $60

The article lists 14 watches across different price points suitable for collectors, ranging from budget-friendly options to luxury timepieces.

Feb 26 • 19:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Where to Find Exciting Seeds?

Annastiina Lepik, a tomato enthusiast from Hiiumaa, plans to grow around two hundred varieties of tomatoes this year, preferring to exchange seeds with other collectors rather than purchasing them commercially.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

More than 500 LED lights replaced on the collectors of Panamericana and General Paz

The municipality of Vicente López has completed the installation of over 560 new LED streetlights to enhance safety and traffic flow on key highways.

Feb 23 • 16:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Gorgeous' Le Creuset mugs called 'beautiful at a fair price' now up to £26 off

Le Creuset mugs are currently available at a significant discount, attracting homeware enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Feb 22 • 04:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

From $5 to $2000: the list of common bills that collectors are desperately seeking in 2026

Collectors are now keenly seeking rare 'solid' serial number $5 bills that can dramatically increase their auction value to as much as $2000.

Feb 21 • 16:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

ONS criticises hit TV series Industry over characters impersonating staff

The Office for National Statistics in the UK has criticized the BBC series 'Industry' for depicting characters impersonating its data collectors, potentially damaging public trust.

Feb 20 • 15:18 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How much does the Nokia 1100, the best-selling phone in history that does not have WhatsApp, cost today?

The classic Nokia 1100 remains the best-selling phone of all time, yet it is not compatible with WhatsApp, appealing to retro collectors and users for its simplicity and reliability.

Feb 19 • 15:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The label as a work of art: wineries turned their bottles into small portable museums

Wine labels have evolved into canvases for contemporary art, with wineries collaborating with artists to create unique designs that appeal to collectors.

Feb 19 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

OHHOO ⟩ Bottle Collectors Operating in Tartu. Student Who Started the Initiative: It Gives Young People the Opportunity to Earn Money

A 9th-grade student from Tartu has launched a bottle collection service that allows young people to earn money while helping others dispose of their empty bottles.

Feb 18 • 16:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Shooty: Toll Collector

The article discusses the availability of ten numbered prints of a graphic signed by Shooty, potentially appealing to fans and collectors.

Feb 17 • 15:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

One of the collectors from the extortionist gang was employed by a municipality: she was fired

Karen Cufré, a temporary employee of the Morón city monitoring center, has been arrested for her involvement with an extortionist gang linked to the suicide of an Argentine Army soldier.

Feb 17 • 15:32 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Congo: How to Survive Without Cash?

The article discusses the struggles faced by individuals in the Congo due to the lack of cash, exemplified by the frustrations of a woman threatened by debt collectors.

Feb 17 • 14:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

There might be a treasure worth hundreds of euros hiding in your closet - "Depending on the condition, we can talk about..."

Interest in retro video games is on the rise, with experts advising on which classic and rare titles have become particularly sought-after by collectors in Finland.

Feb 17 • 08:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Waste collectors' strike affects garbage collection in Indaiatuba

Garbage collection in Indaiatuba, Brazil, has been suspended due to a strike by waste collectors demanding better working conditions and compensation.

Feb 16 • 15:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

IAS Avi Prasad has taken a third marriage... two wives as collectors, the third as deputy secretary

Avi Prasad, an IAS officer from Madhya Pradesh, has married for the third time, drawing attention due to his personal life rather than professional changes.

Feb 16 • 04:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Rarest £2 coin' could be in your pocket with key historic detail all collectors want

The article highlights the rarest £2 coin in circulation, featuring a historical detail that collectors are eager to find.

Feb 15 • 08:43 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Is it due to mileage training? Islanders in Okinawa can't board flights; what are JAL's measures?

Okinawa islanders are struggling to board flights due to an influx of mileage collectors taking seats on domestic routes.

Feb 14 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With broom in hand and frevo in their feet, garbage collectors 'open' the carnival of Olinda with the washing of the slopes

The traditional Bloco Vassourão returned to the streets of Olinda for a symbolic washing of the historic slopes ahead of the official Carnival opening.

Feb 12 • 12:14 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Pindemonium' sweeps Winter Olympics as collectors go treasure hunting

Collectors are racing to find limited-edition Olympics pins in Milan as the 2026 Winter Olympics approach.

Feb 12 • 05:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Record number of works at this year's 'Warsalongen'

The 'Warsalongen' art exhibition and auction aims to support war-affected children, showcasing a record number of artworks donated by artists, collectors, and galleries.

Feb 11 • 11:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A TRUE PEARL: A rare car that stood for 30 years discovered in a garage

A rare 1969 Jensen FF sports car, untouched for over three decades, has been found in a garage in the UK.

Feb 10 • 15:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

All UK collectors urged to not spend 'rarest Olympic 50p coin' that's easy to find

Collectors in the UK are encouraged to check their change for the rare Olympic 50p coin from the 2012 Olympics, which is highly sought after among numismatists.

Feb 10 • 11:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

130-Year-Old Olympic Relic to Be Auctioned

A significant piece of Olympic history, considered to be the world's first Olympic medal, will be auctioned in Denmark on March 1, providing a rare opportunity for collectors.

Feb 10 • 10:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Futurists, Striking and Forgotten: The Most Curious Cars That Never Made It to Production

The article discusses innovative car prototypes that captured the attention of collectors and enthusiasts but never transitioned to mass production due to economic feasibility.

Feb 10 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Irregular waste collection accumulates trash on the streets of Ribeirão Preto; secretary asks the public to avoid placing it at doors

Accumulated waste due to the stoppage of collectors in Ribeirão Preto has led to trash flooding the streets amid heavy rains.

Feb 9 • 17:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Garbage collectors go viral with dance moves during garbage collection in PI, accumulating over 1 million views

Three garbage collectors from Parnaíba, Brazil, have gone viral on social media by dancing during their night shifts, garnering over a million views and spreading joy among children.

Feb 9 • 12:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

"Zona Maco facilitates dialogue with collectors and international institutions": Direlia Lazo

Zona Maco 2026 concluded successfully, attracting over 82,000 attendees and featuring more than 200 international galleries.

Feb 9 • 07:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

All UK coin collectors issued warning over penny 'worth £5million'

A warning has been issued to UK coin collectors regarding a modern penny claimed to be worth £5 million, urging them to check their change for valuable coins.

Feb 8 • 09:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Old silver tableware in the drawer can bring cash

Rising silver prices lead to a surge in sales of old silver tableware, despite a decrease in collectors for antique silver.

Feb 8 • 08:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Old silver cutlery in the drawer can bring in cash

The rising prices of silver have led to increased sales of old silverware, despite a decrease in interested collectors.

Feb 8 • 06:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Vinyl is reviving and record stores are coming back: It is not just nostalgia, but also an aesthetic choice

Vinyl records are experiencing a resurgence, with both old collectors and younger generations seeking out old editions and new releases.

Feb 7 • 08:08 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

Collectors snap up commemorative QEII coins mocked online

The Royal Australian Mint's commemorative coins marking Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday have faced online criticism over their portrait but have quickly sold out.

Feb 7 • 03:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pizzeria serves free pizza to garbage collectors for 4 years in Piauí: 'doing good without looking at who'

A pizzeria in Parnaíba, Piauí, has gained attention for providing free pizzas and soda to garbage collectors every Friday for the past four years.

Feb 6 • 21:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Australian coins celebrating late queen criticised for poor likeness

Australian coins commemorating Queen Elizabeth II have faced backlash for their lack of resemblance to the late monarch.

Feb 6 • 17:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: collectors climb onto a truck to escape a pit bull attack in Ponta Grossa; police locate owner, who will be held accountable for leaving the animal loose

Two garbage collectors were attacked by a pit bull while working in Ponta Grossa, leading to police identifying the dog's owner, who will face consequences for having the animal unattended.

Feb 6 • 13:42 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

'My heart stopped': Valuable trading cards stolen from Pokemon store in Canberra

A Canberra trading cards store was robbed of graded cards worth around $150,000, prompting police investigation and alerts about the stolen items' serial numbers.

Feb 6 • 03:34 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Never happened": uproar over sensitive information that grain exporters would demand

The Federation of Grain Collectors in Argentina has raised concerns that multinational exporting companies are demanding confidential information from producers, such as the size of their fields and other personal data.

Feb 6 • 00:26 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Eisenhower dollar: the rare treasure from half a century ago highly valued by collectors

The Eisenhower Dollars, produced by the United States between 1971 and 1978, are rare coins that can be worth significantly more than their face value due to their limited circulation and unique design.

Feb 5 • 14:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Pitbull escapes from home and attacks garbage collectors in Jabaquara, South Zone of SP

Two urban waste collection employees were injured after being attacked by a pitbull in Jabaquara, São Paulo, captured on security camera footage.

Feb 4 • 15:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Environment Secretary emphasizes the need for proper waste disposal

A recyclable material collector suffered a severe leg injury from improperly discarded glass shards in Tupã, highlighting the dangers faced by waste collectors.

Feb 3 • 21:14 UTC

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