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 ...

“Solid Gold will transport visitors through the many ... Through a sweeping range of objects — including coins, clothing, ritual objects, and more — the exhibition traces of the metal ...

Scotland's most important collection of antique coins was taken from Broughton in the Borders in 2007. A solid gold version of the coin will also be hidden in one of 3,000 advent calendars available.