Fascinating Facts
Dive into the world of Numismatics with us! Every week, we're bringing you fascinating facts about coins and currency that will make you see money in a whole new light. From ancient Roman coins to rare modern finds, there's always something new to learn.
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The 20p coin was introduced in 1982 to fill the gap between the 10p and 50p coins. -Friday, 02 May 2025
The 20p coin was introduced in 1982 to fill the gap between the 10p and 50p coins. It was also introduced to reduce the amount of 10p coins in circulation and to make the coinage lighter. next...
The Italian 500 lire coin was the first modern bimetallic coin in circulation -Friday, 11 April 2025
The Italian 500 lire coin was the first modern bimetallic coin in circulation, first issued in 1982. It was also the first circulating coin to have the value written in Braille. next...
The first English coins to feature English Text -Friday, 28 March 2025
The first English coins to feature English text rather than Latin were issued during the Commonwealth period (1649-1660). These coins reflected a significant shift in England's history, symbolising the nation's break from monarchical rule. next...
Cleopatra was the first female to appear alone on Egyptian coins. -Friday, 21 March 2025
Cleopatra was the first female to appear alone on Egyptian coins. next...
Tiyin from Uzbekistan holds the title of the lowest-value coin -Friday, 14 March 2025
The Tiyin from Uzbekistan holds the title of the lowest-value coin, with a whopping 3,038 needed to match just one UK penny! That's some serious pocket change! next...
People Who Made Life-changing Decisions Based On A Coin Toss Reported Being Happier -Friday, 07 March 2025
A study by Steven D. Levitt found that people who made life-changing decisions based on a coin toss reported being happier several months later. next...
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