Below are some of the most valuable coins in the world, but they’re not all limited to museums and wealthy private collectors. A couple of these might just turn up in your couch cushions. 1.

The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle gold coin is a popular choice for collectors and investors and has a face value of $20. However, its 90% (and 99.99% for 2009 coins) gold content makes it worth much ...

YOU could end up back home with more than a tan after your summer holiday this year. Find a rare foreign coin in your spare ...

The expert said: "These rare error coins were never meant for circulation and most were included in special sets making them ...

The largest collection of Roman coins found in Spain is now on exhibit. The museum display features 50,000 ancient coins from ...

The most valuable U.S. coin ever, a $20 gold piece, a 1933 "Double Eagle" coin, sold for $18.9 million at auction in 2021.The most valuable pennies, which are rare but possibly still in ...

Centuries-old coins, believed to be part of a $17 billion treasure trove on the shipwreck of the Spanish galleon ship San José, have been discovered. The ship reportedly contains the 'most valuable ...

Collecting rare coins isn’t just a hobby—it’s a window into history. Each of these coins tells a story: of empires rising and falling, economies collapsing, or bold innovation. And for collectors, ...

Another one of the world’s most expensive coins is an oldie and goldie. The 1343 Edward III Florin is just one of three such gold coins known to exist.

9 of the world’s most valuable coins. James Royal, Ph.D. Fri, May 2, 2025, 4:00 PM 12 min read. Finding a treasure hidden in an old dresser drawer or the attic is the stuff of dreams.