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Croesus stater: The 2,500-year-old coin that introduced the gold standard
In the middle of the sixth century B.C., King Croesus of Lydia minted the world's first gold coin. Known as a stater or Croeseid, the coin represents a key turning point in the history of financial ...
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'One of the most beautiful' coins in the world fetched £204,000 - do you have it?
Experts have put a spotlight on a little-known British coin that's worth a hefty sum. The gold five-pound coin was minted in 1839, celebrating the inception of Queen Victoria's rule just two ...
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Here's Why £1 Coins Have 12 Sides, And It Makes So Much Sense
The 12-sided pound coin, which was introduced in 2017 ... “The outer ring is gold coloured (nickel-brass) and the inner ring is silver coloured (nickel-plated alloy).” ...