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How not to get scammed like Alan Bennett
Playwright Alan Bennett had his wallet stolen by scammers pretending to clean muck off his coat. It's a classic con.
Jun 15, 2010

Oxfam auctions historic rare coin
A rare gold coin handed in to an Ayrshire charity shop by a member of the public fetches almost £900 in an online auction.
Mar 5, 2010

Roman coin is 'oldest in Britain'
A silver coin dug up in Leicestershire is now believed to be the oldest piece of Roman money found in Britain.
Jan 29, 2010

Rare coins find excites experts
Four silver coins dating from Norman England are discovered by a metal detector enthusiast in Gloucestershire.
Sep 25, 2009

Dance great Cunningham dies at 90
US choreographer Merce Cunningham, widely recognised for revolutionising modern dance, dies in New York.
Jul 28, 2009

Fake £1 coin estimate 'doubled'
The number of fake pound coins in circulation may be twice the estimate of the Royal Mint, the BBC learns.
Apr 8, 2009

700-year-old coins found in field
Three 700-year-old coins found in a field are declared treasure by a coroner.
Nov 10, 2008

See a penny, pick it up
Teacher Kath Kelly found £117 in dropped coins and notes on the streets of Bristol, during a year in which she lived off £1 a day. She shares her tips on spotting free money.
Sep 19, 2008

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