Over time, coins can become rare collectibles that are sold for thousands, if not millions, of dollars in the present day. That’s because the United States has been minting coins since 1793.

The Royal Mint has released a list of the top 10 most valuable coins, when they were made and how many were minted.

According to the Coin Collecting Wizard, not many of these coins were ever made. This makes it extremely valuable to collectors. He added: “Due to only a mintage of 2,098 gold proof coins ...

Everyone is being encouraged to check their change for “extra-special” 50p coins that top the Royal Mint’s list of its rarest ... including several rare designs which could be worth a ...