Errors increase the value of collectibles because a limited number go into circulation before it is spotted and corrected.

While most coins from the 1990s are still worth face value, certain rare examples from that decade have become numismatic ...

As with just about any asset, a coin’s value is determined by its market demand. This means that coins in short supply often see higher demand — and higher values. With coins, supplies are limited ...

An overflowing change jar is a sign that your coins need a new home. This can mean moving your spare quarters and dimes to a bigger jar; or, even better, checking to see if you have any valuable coins ...

The '80s produced a quartet of coins that are rare, coveted and potentially valuable. Keep an eye out in your couch cushions ...

If you have any spare change lying around, it’s worth checking if any of them are faulty, as a rare error coin could be worth hundreds of pounds. On 9 May, a rare ...

Brits are being encouraged to inspect their loose change for three seemingly regular coins that could be worth significantly more than their face value. An expert has estimated that these 50p pieces ...

Store your coins in individual containers Put it in a clear, air tight holder that lets you see the coin from both sides Avoid putting them in clear plastic sandwich bags because they can still rub ...

Britons have been urged to check their wallets and coin jars at home for a rare error on a £1 coin that has only just entered circulation. Brits are being encouraged ...

A coin expert has urged the public to keep a sharp eye out for two specific £2 coins in circulation, which could potentially be worth a hefty sum above their nominal value. If these coins bear certain ...

People are being encouraged to check their change to see if they can spot a rare coin (Picture: Getty/Coin Hunter) Coins that are misshapen or have errors on could be worth thousands of pounds, a ...