Latest coin related news from around the world kindly supplied by the BBC
JPR guilty of drink-drive charge
Rugby legend JPR Williams pleads guilty to drink-driving, but a court hears he sucked coins to try to lower a breathalyser reading.
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:00:19 GMT
Memorial service for Moors victim
The "lost" victim of the Moors murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley is remembered at a memorial service, more than 45 years after he was abducted and killed.
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:31:24 GMT
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.
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:24:30 GMT
'Extinct' insect found at river
A tiny caddisfly thought to have been lost to Britain is found beside a river in the north west Highlands.
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:44:11 GMT
Pros and coins of treasure finds
A row breaks out after a woman is prosecuted under the Treasure Act over a coin that is not a coin.
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:26:08 GMT
Oscars ban Hurt Locker producer
A producer for Oscar frontrunner The Hurt Locker is banned from attending the awards ceremony after breaking Academy rules.
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:03:59 GMT
Macmillan iconic images exhibited
An exhibition of the photographs of Dundee-born photographer Iain Macmillan goes on display in his home city.
Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:02:17 GMT
Eight jailed for fake cash scam
Eight men are jailed for their part in a multi-million pound cash scam following an undercover operation by South Yorkshire Police.
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:03:50 GMT
Manager admits stealing from till
An Edinburgh restaurant manager who was arrested for taking £10,000 from the till begged the police to let him win the cash back.
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:24:51 GMT
No ordinary gnomes
They've been called many things in recent months, but "gnomes" is one moniker for bankers - particularly Swiss ones - that has a long history, says the BBC's Chris Bowlby.
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:00:13 GMT
Warning over money 'skim' scam
Police warn shopkeepers in Derbyshire after several firms fall victim to a money "skimming" scam.
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:48:44 GMT
Coin depot robbery suspect bailed
A 54-year-old man is released on bail in connection with the theft of coins from a security depot in Newport.
Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:16:24 GMT
Coins stolen from security depot
Robbers are being hunted after a four-figure sum made up of coins was stolen from a security firm's depot in Newport.
Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:09:13 GMT
Royal Mint's £16.5m plant boost
The Royal Mint is increasing production capacity at its plant in Llantrisant as it chases new work at home and abroad.
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:49:18 GMT
Huge coin haul stolen from depot
Thieves who stole £20,000 mainly in coins from a Fife bus depot would have needed a wheelbarrow to carry off their haul.
Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:43:04 GMT
Oldest US death row inmate dies
The oldest death row inmate in the US, Viva Leroy Nash, dies of natural causes in Arizona at the age of 94.
Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:10:35 GMT
Gaffe costs Chile mint boss dear
The Chile mint's general manager is dismissed after thousands of coins were issued with the name of the country spelt wrongly.
Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:53:37 GMT
Are we worse off than when we were 13?
When you were 13 you probably didn't have any debts, while the typical adult often has plenty. But all that tells you is that understanding debt is a complex business, writes Michael Blastland in his regular column.
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:24:50 GMT
Six ways Alexander McQueen changed fashion
From super low-slung trousers to skull scarves, extreme shoes to sharp tailoring, British designer Alexander McQueen, who was found dead on Thursday, was the darling of the fashion pack. But exactly what difference did he make?
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:50:38 GMT
Mandela memories: Freedom walk
BBC News website readers recall their memories of the historic day two decades ago when South African anti-apartheid fighter Nelson Mandela walked out of prison after 27 years.
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:08:27 GMT