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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Business
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Rare 5 cent coin worth 25,000 times its value due to 'double headed' detail
A rare 5 cent coin has sold for thousands more than its face value due to a key 'accident' made during the minting process. Error coins can be very valuable because they are an 'exceptionally rare' occurrence in Australia compared to other countries. The 2007 5 cent coin has a double obverse error, meaning it has the head of Queen Elizabeth on both sides of the coin. The coin went to auction today and was sold by Roxbury's Auction House for $1,250. Roxbury's director Scott Waterman told Yahoo Finance the double header coin was popular among collectors and this is what led to its 'strong price'. RELATED Rare $2 coloured coins Aussies can find in their change Centrelink's 'balancing' move could provide cash boost or expose debt Commonwealth Bank's fresh alert for millions over mass text message 'campaign' 'The fact that it is double heads is really what makes it desirable and valuable,' he said. The error coin was due to an accident by the Royal Australian Mint at the time, with the coins mistakenly released into circulation. The Royal Australian Mint made 59 million 5 cent coins in 2007. While the exact number of double header coins is not unknown, Waterman said, as a guess, there could be 1,500 to 3,000 out there. The 2007 5 cent coins are the most popular example of a double-headed coin. 'You get single coins, occasionally double heads or double tails. But very rarely do you get that many that are released into circulation,' Waterman said. The coin went up for auction along with 2,500 other items, including the Holey Dollar, which is the first coin struck in Australia. It is expected to sell for between $90,000 and $100,000 over the coming days. The Rainbow Pound, which was created during note shortages in World War I, is also up for sale and expected to sell for between $16,000 and $20,000. A total of 32 notes are known to have survived. Error coins can be valuable Waterman said most of the classic rarities were accidents. 'The 1930 Penny, for instance, was an accident. So it's quite often not by design and they're not even aware of it until sometimes 20 years later. In the case of the 1930 Penny, no one knew they existed until the 50s, so that's kind of what makes the legend of it,' he told Yahoo Finance. The 1930 Penny is known as 'the King of Australian Coins' and there are thought to be 1,500 of them in existence. The coin was not meant to be struck as the Melbourne Mint received no orders from the government for new coins during the depression. Waterman said error coins were a rare occurrence since decimal currency was introduced. 'Since decimal currency, they're obviously really good at catching errors but it does happen,' he said. 'Relatively speaking, they're exceptionally rare in Australia compared to other countries and they're very well supported. We see really high prices for good error coins in Australia relative to other countries.'Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Why the Queen was WRONG about Meghan's wedding choice, revealed by Prince William's cousin to RICHARD EDEN
Meghan Markle 's choice of dress for her second wedding, to Prince Harry, is said to have caused Queen Elizabeth to raise an eyebrow. The late Queen is reported to have thought her gown was 'too white' for a divorcee.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A Viral TikTok Analyzes Royal Family Member Facial Expressions During Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Wedding, and the Reactions Were Shocking
The video also showcases Queen Elizabeth's very different reaction during Prince William's wedding to Kate Middleton. It's safe to say that most of the world was watching when Prince Harry married Meghan Markle at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018. Much attention was paid to the bride and groom, Meghan's stunning Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy wedding dress, and the A-list guests in attendance. One thing the general public should have been watching more closely? The facial expressions of other members of the royal family. In a viral TikTok video posted on a fan account called houseofwindsorr, a variety of different wedding-day clips were stitched together to reveal how the royal family felt about Harry and Meghan's nuptials. Queen Elizabeth's reactions are most prominently featured, but the clips also showcase Meghan and Harry themselves, Prince Philip, King Charles, Queen Camilla, Zara Tindall, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Princess Beatrice. Related: The Shocking Reason Why Queen Elizabeth Had a Limited Role in Planning Prince Harry's Wedding Overall, the queen's reactions weren't overwhelmingly positive or negative—she's certainly not smiling, but she's not frowning, either. That being said, it's impossible to tell when these clips were captured. The general sentiment of the video makes it seem like these were Queen Elizabeth's reactions to Meghan and Harry at the altar, but it's quite possible that these snippets were from the beginning or end of the wedding, when the bride and groom weren't even present or seen together. The rest of the edit is similarly unflattering. In the clip of Prince Philip, he appears to let out a long sigh. King Charles seems almost to shake his head and Queen Camilla's smile falls from her face. Zara Tindall, Harry's cousin, looks blank-faced as she repeatedly blinks, and Prince William and Kate Middleton look to be holding back smiles or laughs. As with Queen Elizabeth's clips, this edit leaves us with more questions than answers—the videos could indicate that members of the royal family were already displeased by the union, or it could just be an unflattering video that was edited to continue the narrative that Harry and Meghan are now outsiders to the House of Windsor. What's most notable is how the video compares the reactions of Queen Elizabeth at Meghan and Harry's wedding to her facial expression at Will and Kate's nuptials in 2013. At the end of the video, Will and Kate stop before the monarch, and she appears to nod and smile in approval. So, are these shocking reactions really indicative of how other royal family members felt, or is this just another viral video created with a skewed perspective? Whatever the truth may be, the video has now accumulated over 1.5 million likes, been saved 54,000 times, and received 2,611 comments. Up Next: Prince William and Kate Middleton Caused Seating Chart Chaos at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding Read the original article on Brides Solve the daily Crossword
BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Queen Elizabeth II's fashion to feature in exhibit
AFP The changing fashions of the late Queen Elizabeth are to go on show in a major exhibition next year at Buckingham Palace. There will be about 200 items, including dresses and jewellery, hats and shoes, in what is claimed as the biggest ever display of the late Queen's clothing. The exhibition, featuring items from her childhood through to the decades of her long reign, will coincide with the centenary of her birth. Among the items in Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style will be her wedding dress, made in 1947 by the designer Sir Norman Hartnell. The exhibition opening at the King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace next Spring will chronicle Queen Elizabeth's life through the outfits she wore for public events and when off duty. The "archive" of clothes owned by the late Queen, who died at the age of 96 in 2022, is now in the care of the Royal Collection Trust, which announced the exhibition. One of the earliest surviving pieces from her wardrobe is a silver lamé and tulle bridesmaid dress, that she wore at the age of eight in 1934 at the wedding of her uncle the Duke of Kent. Clothes could also serve as a diplomatic message, such as a green and white gown made for a state banquet in Pakistan in 1961, with the dress incorporating the country's national colours. More relaxed, printed dresses showing the fashion trends of the 1970s will be part of the display, along with design sketches and handwritten correspondence about clothing choices. The late Queen's more everyday clothes will also be on show, including riding jackets, tartan skirts and headscarves. "In the year that she would have turned 100-years-old, this exhibition will be a celebration of Queen Elizabeth's uniquely British style and her enduring fashion legacy," said the exhibition's curator, Caroline de Guitaut. She said the display would use the fashions to "tell the story of a lifetime of thoughtful style choices - from her hands-on role and understanding of the soft power behind her clothing, to the exceptional craftsmanship behind each garment". ROYAL COLLECTION TRUST Sign up here to get the latest royal stories and analysis every week with our Royal Watch newsletter. Those outside the UK can sign up here. Discover royal fashion through time - and tech Hillsborough Castle gives glimpse into royal fashion UK Royal Family Buckingham Palace Queen Elizabeth II Fashion
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
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King Charles Is Frustrated With Staff ‘Unable to Fulfill' Demands Amid Reports He's ‘Reevaluating' His ‘Mortality'
King Charles' has been at the center of a lot of conflicting reports for what feels like over a year. The British monarch, who took over the throne of England from his mother, Queen Elizabeth, has had to contend with cancer and reports of a feud with his youngest son, Harry. And people are interested in both those things, as well as how the British monarchy will continue after King Charles. But there are also the daily things, and one that is getting attention is the King's Highgrove Gardens. Or, at least, the staff that takes care of it. An investigation by the Sunday Times claims that the gardening staff at King Charles' Gloucestershire home, Highgrove House, has seen quite a bit of turnout and face a very toxic workplace. More from StyleCaster King Charles Is Reportedly Still 'Wary' of Harry As William Thinks His Brother's Reconciliation Efforts Are a 'Big Mistake' Inside Harry's 'Desperate' Attempts to Reconcile With the Royal Family Amid Reports He's Worried William Will 'Literally Banish' Him Once He's King Related: Here's what each royal inherited from Queen Elizabeth The outlet claims that of the 12 full-time gardening staff who were employed there in 2022, 11 have since resigned and been replaced. The gardens have been widely celebrated for their 'wild' aesthetic and are considered proof of King Charles' passion for the environment. They are visited by over 40,000 people each year. And the problem seems to be King Charles himself. According to the outlet, former staff describe him as 'intensely demanding,' remarking on how he often involves himself in minute horticultural details and sends critical notes written in thick red ink. Of one gardener who made a mistake, the King reportedly said, 'Do not put that man in front of me again.' But that's not all, staffers claim to be 'overwhelmed and underpaid,' which leave them 'unable to fulfill' the King's often unreasonable demands. A former employee even submitted a formal complaint that stated: 'There is little management of His Majesty the King's expectations, and I know I would not be allowed to say we are understaffed.' These claims come after British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital about the King's everyday life with his disease. 'King Charles is living with cancer, which makes his family situation very sad,' Chard said about his feud with his son, Harry. 'I'm sure he is thinking about his mortality and reevaluating his life. He would not want a family feud tarnishing his positive contributions and memory. I'm sure he will also want to clear up unresolved issues or surprises that could lead to further resentment and conflict between his two sons.' Such reports are directly related to the fact that there was a recent meeting between King Charles' aides and Prince Harry's, which hints at a possible attempt at reconciliation. There was also a recent report from The Telegraph that indicates that the King has factored not only Prince Harry but Meghan Markle but also their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, into the heart of his funeral plans. This despite the fact that the King and Prince Harry are said to not be on speaking terms right now. After the latest reports about Highgrove Gardens, it's obvious the staff there would appreciate it if the King could also reevaluate the demands he makes of them. Best of StyleCaster The 26 Best Romantic Comedies to Watch if You Want to Know What Love Feels Like These 'Bachelor' Secrets & Rules Prove What Happens Behind the Scenes Is So Much Juicier BTS's 7 Members Were Discovered in the Most Unconventional Ways Solve the daily Crossword
