A very rare experimental 25 pence British coin from 1981 that looks at first glance like an ordinary 20 pence example has sold at auction for some 6,800 times its face value. Estimated at £500 to ...

A rare 25 pence coin was created as part of a trial in 1981 and it's now worth a small fortune, according to one expert - and there are thought to be only around 50 in circulation ...

Yes, you heard correctly, this is a 25 pence trial piece. The Royal Mint almost opted for a 25 pence before changing last minute and going with the well-recognized, 20 pence, identical in design ...