You should always check your coin collection before spending them – as you could unwittingly have a rare piece in your possession that's worth an absolute fortune. However, the majority of us aren't ...

For the first time in decades, the Royal Mint didn't produce any new 1p or 2p coins in 2018. The last year where no 1p coins were made was 1972, while the last time no 2p coins were produced was 1984.

Britons are being encouraged to rummage through their pockets and under sofa cushions for a rare 1p coin that could be worth an astonishing £200k. Collectors are often willing to part with substantial ...