1. British Pound Sterling The British Pound Sterling is one of the oldest currencies still in use today. It has a rich history that dates back over 1,200 years!

Archaeologists identified the finds as a 2,000-year-old collection of British, Roman and African coins. The coins were buried together around 47 A.D., likely in a fabric bag or leather container ...

The rare coin was discovered in March 2023 in Hampshire county and was auctioned Sept. 28 for 20,400 British pounds ($24,720), Spink auction house said in a series of statements.