Rare Coins
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OPP seek antique safe, rare coins stolen from business south of PeterboroughOPP say an antique Italian-made safe along with Spanish silver coins dated from the 1700s, British silver coins dated from the 1800s and a silver necklace were reported stolen.CrimeAug 3, 2023
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Rare British coin showing King Edward VIII before abdication sells for record US$1.3MThe buyer was a private collector who wanted his identity kept secret.WorldJan 19, 2020
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$8,000 worth of collectible coins stolen from home in Kawartha Lakes: OPPThe theft occurred at a residence in the former Manvers Township, south of Lindsay.CrimeSep 10, 2019
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Calgary coin convention hears tips on living with a collector: ‘Some people go pretty much crazy’Collectors from around North America are in Calgary for a coin convention this week.FeaturesJul 17, 2019
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$500K in rare coins and banknotes stolen from B.C. man’s car in Mississauga: policeInvestigators say a 68-year-old British Columbia man parked at a Mississauga hotel on Sept. 26 and his vehicle was broken into early that afternoon.CrimeOct 18, 2017
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California couple’s buried gold coins up for saleA treasure trove of rare gold coins discovered by a California couple out walking their dog has gone on sale, with one coin selling for $15,000 on Tuesday.WorldMay 28, 2014
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Theories abound about who put gold coins on California couple’s propertyWord last week that a California couple found $10 million in gold coins on their property has set off a Gold Rush of theories over who left behind all that cash.WorldMar 4, 2014
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Couple uncover rare gold coins worth $10 million while walking their dogA California couple out walking their dog on their property stumbled across a modern-day bonanza: $10 million in rare, mint-condition gold coins buried in the shadow of an old tree.WorldFeb 26, 2014
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