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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rare 50p coin with iconic childhood character sold on eBay for 14 times its face value – how to check if you have one
There are four coins in the character collection CASH IN Rare 50p coin with iconic childhood character sold on eBay for 14 times its face value – how to check if you have one Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ALTHOUGH we tend to go cashless these days, it's worth raiding your piggy banks, checking yours purses and looking down the side of your sofas. Because a pile of small change might easily be worth much more than you think. 2 A rare 50p coin with an iconic childhood character has sold on eBay for 14 times more Credit: Getty 2 The 50p coin had a rare Winnie the Pooh design on it Credit: EBay An eBay seller in Preston listed a 50p coin with an iconic childhood design on it and got more than 14 times its face value for it. The coin that sold on eBay for £7.05 is from the 2022 Winnie the Pooh & Friends collection by the Royal Mint. Coin hunters should check their collections to see if they have snatched up one of the treasures. Experts such as Coin Checker say such small details can "dramatically" increase the price of rare coins for dedicated collectors. A set of three was available to buy on the Royal Mint's website in 2020, but it is now unavailable for purchase. The collection featured a 50p coin with Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger and Piglet plus a 50p coin with just Eeyore on. The other 50p coin in the collection has Kanga and Roo on the front of it. The coins were priced from £10 for a brilliant uncirculated version to £1,125 for a gold coin on the Royal Mint's website. They were released a century after the birth of the original Christopher Robin, the son of Winnie the Pooh author AA Milne, who inspired his stories. The news comes just after a rare 50p coin sold for more than £2,500 because of its unusual design. The rarest and most valuable 50p coins in circulation The coin, which was sold on eBay, was part of a batch of special Peter Rabbit coins produced by the Royal Mint in 2018. And another Peter Rabbit coin was put up for sale for a whopping £25,000 because of a tiny error. One eagle-eyed collector, who lives in Dereham, quickly noticed theirs looked different from the rest. As the eBay listing explained, there was a bizarre "lump of metal" stuck to one of the character's feet. How to check if you have a rare coin. It is worth checking your change to see if you have a rare coin and here is how to spot one. If you think that you might have a rare coin then it's worth checking with an expert to see if yours could sell for a hefty price tag. The most valuable coins are usually those with a low mintage or an error. These are often deemed the most valuable by collectors. You can check how much the coin is selling for on eBay by searching the full name of the coin, selecting the "sold" listing and then toggling the search to "highest value". It will give you an idea of the amount of money that the coin is going for. But it's not always the case that a coin has sold for the amount is was listed for. Coins are really only worth what someone else is willing to pay for them. Sometimes, collectors are willing to pay more for a coin if they need it to complete a set. Many of these coins are commemorative items, and similar rarities will often be desirable for collectors. It'll always depend on who you're looking to market your coin to when it comes to sell, as the amount buyers are willing to pay will vary. One literature fan might be keen to spend hundreds just to get their hands on it, while another might only see the coin as worth its face value of 50p. Some key things to look out for on other coins, that might help you drive up the price too, would be a low mintage or an error that's apparent on the design. You can check how much a coin will typically go for on eBay though. But remember, sometimes a coin may not have sold for the amount it was listed for, and fakes circulate online too, so keep this in mind. Meanwhile, we have revealed the most valuable coins you can find in your change – do you have one in your wallet? And here are the most rare and valuable 20p coins that could be worth up to £750. Plus, the 11 most valuable two pounds in circulation – from Mary Rose to Magna Carta. And finally, a new 50p coin has been officially crowned the rarest in circulation and experts have revealed tips to track them down.
Hype Malaysia
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Eeyore Vibes & PB&J Kicks: 2 New Drops From Crocs x Winnie The Pooh & Jordan Brand
Crocs and Jordan Brand are back with two playful, nostalgic drops that sneaker fans won't want to miss. From the fuzzy, feel-good Eeyore Crocs to the bold, snack-inspired Jordan 5 'Peanut Butter & Jelly,' these kicks bring childhood vibes with a fresh twist. Winnie The Pooh x Crocs Classic Clog 'Eeyore' Crocs are back at it again, and this time they're teaming up with the most iconic sad boy of the Hundred Acre Wood – Eeyore. If you've ever felt like channeling your inner 'melancholy but make it fashion' vibe, the Winnie The Pooh x Crocs Classic Clog 'Eeyore' might just be your new personality shoe. Moody, mellow, and majorly adorable, these clogs are a nostalgic hug for your feet. Drenched in Eeyore's signature soft blue, the unisex adult-sized clogs don't just stop at a cute print. We're talking 3D fuzzy ears, a tuft of his mane, and even a lil' tail detail on the back strap. Crocs really said 'main character energy' for a side character we all secretly adored. Pair them with baggy cargos or your laziest sweats – either way, you're making a statement that screams 'sad but stylish'. If you remember the 2022 kid-exclusive Pooh Crocs drop, this feels like its spiritual sequel – only now it's for grown-ups who still remember the smell of their childhood plushies. Equal parts fashion and feelings, they're practically made to turn heads. The Winnie The Pooh x Crocs Classic Clog 'Eeyore' retails for US$70 (~RM335) and is now available at Crocs stores and online. Nike Air Jordan 5 Low 'Peanut Butter & Jelly' Whoever said food and fashion don't mix clearly hasn't seen the Air Jordan 5 Low 'Peanut Butter & Jelly.' Jordan Brand is serving up some serious lunchtime nostalgia with this kids-exclusive drop – and yes, it's as delicious as it sounds. Inspired by the classic American sandwich, this pair takes a bite out of tradition and smears it with bold, playful hues, just in time for the Summer 2025 lineup. Set on a clean white base that calls to mind pillowy sandwich bread, this sneaker spreads Desert tan across the midsole for that unmistakable peanut butter shade. But the real flavour bomb comes courtesy of Rush Fuchsia and Fusion Red accents – bright, juicy hits that pop like jelly squishing out the sides of your favourite snack. Basically, this pair is a whole feast. While the Air Jordan 1 Low and Mid PB&J editions went full foodie with drippy jelly Swooshes, the Air Jordan 5 Low keeps things classic. No over-the-top gimmicks here – just a tried-and-true silhouette dressed like your primary school lunchbox hero. The result? A perfect mashup of sneaker culture and snack nostalgia. A sweet little detail? The iconic '23' stitched on the insole gets the jelly-coloured treatment too – a subtle nod for the detail lovers out there. It's the kind of design choice that adds flavour without stealing the spotlight. Whether you're shopping for a tiny sneakerhead or just admiring from afar, the Air Jordan 5 Low 'Peanut Butter & Jelly' is a reminder that fashion should be fun – and maybe a little messy. The Air Jordan 5 Low 'Peanut Butter & Jelly' will retail in GS, PS, and TD sizes starting 1st May 2025 at Jordan retailers and online.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Blake Lively Knew She Would Face 'Backlash' Over Justin Baldoni Legal Battle And Was 'Prepared'
Blake Lively is unfazed by the criticism that has plagued her in the wake of her sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni. The actress reportedly "knew there would be backlash" and had prepared herself "mentally" to face them. This comes after Blake Lively accused Justin Baldoni of using "scorched earth" tactics in an attempt to silence her. Lively is fully convinced she made the right call by pursuing legal action against her "It Ends With Us" co-star and director, Baldoni. The "Gossip Girl" actress filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni in December, claiming that he also embarked on a retaliatory smear campaign to tarnish her image. Baldoni has since countersued the actress, her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist, Leslie Sloane, alleging that they tried to take creative control of his movie, as well as extort him. The move has plunged both stars into a contentious court battle that's set to kick off next year. However, a source told People Magazine that Lively has "no regret" about the whole thing and is seemingly ready to fight till the end. "This wasn't a decision made on a whim — it was months in the making," the source shared. "She knew there would be backlash, and she prepared herself for how mentally and emotionally difficult it would be." "But she can't go through life knowing she didn't stand up to something she believed was wrong," the insider added. According to People, the source shared that Lively, who is mom to daughters James, Inez, and Betty, plus son Olin, has her children's best interests prioritized throughout the legal process. "As a mom, she never wants her daughters to stay silent in the face of injustice," says the source. "Right now, she's taking it one day at a time and staying focused on her No. 1 priority: her family." Lively raised eyebrows on Monday when she took to her Instagram Stories to post a cryptic message about "looking for sunshine" amid her court battle with Baldoni. She shared an image of flowers on a tree branch covered in water droplets, writing in the caption, "It never hurts to keep looking for sunshine," attributing the quote to Winnie the Pooh's Eeyore. Speculations were rife that the 37-year-old actress had started experiencing "regrets" over her decision to sue Baldoni as she broke cover at a farm located in New York earlier this week. The "A Simple Favor" actress looked "forlorn" at the location after becoming more of a reclusive figure in the past months amid her standoff with Baldoni. "Blake is striving for normalcy in her life, but the past few weeks have been incredibly challenging," an insider told the Daily Mail. They added, "It seems like every move she makes is now under constant criticism. She feels like her entire life has been turned upside down." Lively reportedly hopes she and her husband can go back to the way things were before her legal triggers started off. "As the lawsuit rages on... Blake and Ryan have been trying to think about getting back some of their life they had before the allegations took over their world," another insider told the news outlet. They continued, "Ryan was on a tremendous high with the success of [his 2024 movie] Deadpool, and Blake was living a pretty wonderful life herself. Whether it is found that they are in the right or not [in the fight with Baldoni], this will have repercussions for years to come." Lively's team has recently accused Baldoni and his legal team of using "scorched earth litigation" tactics to silence her over her sexual harassment lawsuit against him. The allegations come from a provision in California law that was put in place to protect victims from being sued "into oblivion" by their perpetrators. "Mr. Baldoni has gone from monetizing a brand devoted to believing and supporting women, to leading the charge to tear down the very law that protects women who come forward about sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination," they wrote. "California's sexual harassment privilege, AB 933, was enacted to stop perpetrators of sexual harassment from abusing defamation lawsuits to sue their accusers into oblivion," the statement continued. "The chilling message scorched earth litigation sends to victims is stay silent or be destroyed," Lively's team said.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I wore this $12 belt bag at Disney World and it made my visit so much easier
If you're a frequent Disney-goer, like me, you absolutely need a belt bag. In a bout of midlife-crisis nostalgia some years back, I returned to Walt Disney World for my 40th birthday for the first time in two decades, and I've found myself there multiple times a year, ever since. I am no novice. And I can tell you, you need to lighten your load as much as possible for a full day in the parks. I just returned from a visit to the Happiest Place on Earth, and this time I brought with me an amazing life hack I will never go without: the Ododos Mini Belt Bag, and it's just $12 at Amazon (price varies by color). The affordable belt bag looks and functions just like a certain Lululemon version. I can tell you that it's essentially the same, sans logo. And, yes, I am officially a convert. Here's the skinny: The Ododos is the same size as Lulu's wildly popular belt bag and has similar dividers and pockets. It features a large mesh pocket inside that fits any size phone and two smaller mesh pockets, which were perfect for my lip balm and hand sanitizer. Another zipper pocket on the exterior sits close to your body, ideal for credit cards or your phone. This little wonder was so spacious that it even fit a small water bottle. (Not shown: my sunglasses and a half-eaten churro.) The other feature I love is its ability to easily adjust from a fanny pack to a shoulder bag. The strap lengthens when I want it over the shoulder, which was a good option when going on certain rides, like Thunder Mountain or the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. More importantly, it was comfortable for both me and Eeyore, but I regress ... I mean, digress. Really, I barely noticed I was wearing it, so light is this bag! The strap is wide enough that it's comfortable and stable — no digging into your shoulder or hip. An unobtrusive bag, yet everything was at my fingertips when I needed it. I opted for black, so it would blend in, but it comes in a bevy of beautiful colors — 44 shades to be exact! I might just get another. My traveling companion, age 11, wore this bag at times, as well, and the size fit him just as comfortably. He commented, "I love this bag," on more than one occasion, allowing him to carry his own set of necessities, like water, a snack and Mickey Mouse lip balm. I'll be taking this belt bag with me on all of my vacations going forward, for sure. I give it five stars — I couldn't find any flaws! Just like Disney World itself, it allows you to live in the moment and hakuna matata. If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
Politico
11-03-2025
- Business
- Politico
How much of this can Trump take?
Presented by Editor's note: Morning Money is a free version of POLITICO Pro Financial Services morning newsletter, which is delivered to our subscribers each morning at 5:15 a.m. The POLITICO Pro platform combines the news you need with tools you can use to take action on the day's biggest stories. Act on the news with POLITICO Pro. QUICK FIX Wall Street kept up its Eeyore act on Monday as woes over President Donald Trump's trade war and a possible softening in U.S. growth accelerated the broad sell-off of stocks and risky crypto assets. The tech-focused Nasdaq notched its biggest single-day loss since 2022, the S&P 500 fell by 2.7 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average sank by almost 900 points. In the three days since Trump welcomed crypto industry luminaries to the White House, Bitcoin prices have fallen by more than $11,500. Shares of Truth Social's parent company and Elon Musk-led Tesla are both down more than 40 percent since the president's inauguration. The question now is whether Trump will be able to stomach further losses if investors continue to retch at incoming economic data. The Labor Department will provide an estimate on the number of job openings, hiring and layoffs in January later this morning (JOLTS). The Consumer Price Index for February is due on Wednesday, with an update on wholesale prices due later in the week. If inflation readings are worse than expected, or the JOLTS report reflects a softening labor market, bearish sentiments will persist. Trump has historically been highly sensitive to market fluctuations, but his refusal to rule out the possibility of a recession suggest 'at least the possibility that he's not going to be deterred by market volatility, he's not going to be deterred by falling stock prices, and that he might not even be deterred by an economic downturn,' Michael Strain, director of economic policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, told Megan Messerly in a story co-authored by your MM host and Victoria Guida. 'That is new for him.' White House spokesman Kush Desai responded to Monday's sell-off in a statement: 'Since President Trump was elected, industry leaders have responded to President Trump's America First economic agenda of tariffs, deregulation, and the unleashing of American energy with trillions in investment commitments that will create thousands of new jobs. President Trump delivered historic job, wage, and investment growth in his first term, and is set to do so again in his second term.' (h/t White House pooler John Bennett of CQ Roll Call) Consumers aren't as optimistic. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Monday reported that Americans are increasingly worried about the state of their finances in the near-term. The perceived probability of missing a minimum debt payment over the next three months climbed to its highest level since April 2020 — when the economy was in a Covid-19-related freefall. Of course, there is no sense in comparing the current economic reality with that of April 2020. The economy's current fundamentals remain quite strong and the potential disruptions caused by Trump's policy agenda — or the current uncertainty around his policy agenda — pale in comparison to those of a deadly global pandemic. But the risks of negative economic outcomes are definitely climbing. An important nugget from Megan, Victoria and my story: 'Economists at Bank of America say that the odds of stagflation — which refers to the politically toxic combination of elevated inflation and more limited economic growth — have jumped. While that isn't their most likely scenario, the 'soft landing' many had hoped for 'seems unlikely in the near term.'' IT'S TUESDAY — Send econ policy thoughts, Wall Street tips, personnel moves and general thoughts to ssutton@ Driving the day The NFIB optimism index will be released at 6 a.m. … The JOLTS report for January will be released at 10 a.m. … The House Financial Services Committee holds a hearing on stablecoins at 10 a.m. … The House Small Business Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations Subcommittee holds a hearing on the Small Business Administration at 10 a.m. … New York Financial Services Department Superintendent Adrienne Harris speaks at a Brookings Institution event at 11 a.m. … House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks at The Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business at 7:30 p.m. … DOGE at the CFPB — Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Chief Operations Officer Adam Martinez on Monday testified that Department of Government Efficiency operatives came into the agency with plans to cut 1,175 of the agency's 1,700 employees. Martinez's testimony in litigation brought by a federal employee union 'offered a glimpse into the chaos unleashed at the agency' as the Trump administration moved to halt work at the consumer watchdog, Katy O'Donnell reports. — From Benjamin Guggenheim: 'Ways and Means Dems seek answers about DOGE access to Treasury, Social Security systems' The Trump world's window to Wall Street — Donald Trump Jr. is aiming to use his new role as a partner at Omeed Malik and Christopher Buskirk's 1789 Capital to bolster a growing ecosystem of MAGA-friendly businesses, Bloomberg's Gillian Tan and Katherine Burton report. His due diligence process is unique. 'Trump Jr. says he can sniff out posers and opportunists and separate in-name-only supporters from the true MAGA faithful. He says America First bona fides — or, conversely, any sign of doubt — can make or break a deal.' Move fast and break things — The Trump administration's Office of Personnel Management is reviewing whether the cuts undertaken by the Department of Government Efficiency created major cybersecurity vulnerabilities, Maggie Miller reports. Do you think they'll be OK? — The market downturn has erased $209 billion from the combined wealth of Musk, Bernard Arnault, Jeff Bezos, Sergey Brin and Mark Zuckerberg, Bloomberg's Dylan Sloan reports. All five attended Trump's inauguration. — 'For sure, this quarter, there are some blips in the data,' White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told CNBC on Monday morning. 'What's going to happen is the first quarter is going to squeak into the positive category, and then the second quarter is going to take off as everybody sees the reality of the tax cuts.' Arched eyebrows — The WSJ's Caitlin McCabe reports that JPMorgan Chase economists raised their risk of a recession this year to 40 percent. 'We see a material risk that the U.S. falls into recession this year owing to extreme U.S. policies,' wrote a team led by Bruce Kasman. Post-close — After-hours futures markets suggested little movement in the S&P 500, Dow Jones or Nasdaq after Monday's rout, CNBC's Sean Conlon reports. — The FT: 'Delta warns on profit as economic 'uncertainty' dents US demand' On the Hill Watch this space — Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) reintroduced his stablecoin legislation on Monday night after making tweaks aimed at winning over Democrats, Jasper Goodman reports. The overhaul follows negotiations between crypto-friendly senators including Hagerty and Democrats on the Banking Committee, including Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.). Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland are already co-sponsors. A markup is scheduled for Thursday at 10 a.m. Beneficial ownership — Jasper also reports that Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) are pressing Treasury on the agency's move to significantly narrow an anti-money laundering law. It's the first sign of GOP pushback to the decision. At the regulators Uyeda eyes reforms for Treasury trading platforms — Acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda on Monday said he has asked agency staff to work with the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve and financial firms on whether the agency should continue to pursue new rules for alternative trading systems focused on Treasury securities, Declan Harty reports. — Declan also reports that the Trump administration has abandoned plans to end the lease of the SEC's office in Chicago. Hedge funds have some asks — In a new letter, MFA, the hedge fund group, laid out a series of recommendations for the SEC to pursue that included pulling back on how much information firms need to provide regulators with, Declan reports. Among the group's asks: That the SEC open up the private markets to more investors, scrap its 2023 custody proposal and take a more tailored approach to Form PF, a confidential filing that includes details about funds' investments and operations. MFA President and CEO Bryan Corbett said in a statement that the recommendations will help boost economic growth and strengthen the markets, while noting that the SEC 'has a mandate to re-evaluate regulations that impose unjustified costs and burdens on market participants without corresponding benefits.'
