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Scottish Sun
27-06-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Can you spot the rare coins worth up to £1,127 – how many do you have in YOUR wallet?
We have hidden five rare coins in the below picture worth a total of £1,127 BURIED TREASURE Can you spot the rare coins worth up to £1,127 – how many do you have in YOUR wallet? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CAN you spot these rare coins that could be worth up to £1,127. In the picture below we can all see a range of loose change, but do you know which coins could be worth hundreds of pounds? Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Can you spot the rare coins worth a total of £1,127 A coin is usually regarded as rare if a limited amount of the piece was released to the public or if it has an unusual marking or error. These features can drive up demand from sellers, meaning they may be willing to pay a high price for it. What is a rare coin? Coins are only worth what someone else is willing to pay for it - but some are rarer than others. This is to do with how many coins have been produced, those with lower mintages are usually worth more money. Error coins - which are ones that have mistakes - are also worth more because they are rare. You can check how rare a coin is by looking at Change Checker's Salacity Index latest scarcity index. The next step is to take a look at what has been recently sold on eBay or a recent auction. Experts from the coin collecting website recommend looking at "sold listings" to be sure that the coin has sold for the specified amount rather than just been listed. People can list things for any price they like, but it doesn't mean they will sell for that amount. You can scroll to the bottom of the story to see which coins are rare and below we explain each one - and how much they could be worth. Five 50ps that could earn you thousands 2002 Commonwealth Games £2 coin Northern Ireland - £29.16 7 The 2002 Common Wealth coin is a rare find In 2002, four different designs of this £2 coin were created to commemorate the Commonwealth games. But the Northern Irish version is the rarest with research by Change Checker revealing on 485,000 in circulation. To spot this coin, look for a moving figure holding a banner above their head and the flag of Ulster. Finding this rare £2 coin could help you fetch nearly £30. One seller managed to flog the coin for £29.16 in April after 13 bids. 1983 'New Pence' Error 2p 7 1983 New Pence error coin can be sold for over £700 This coin minted in 1983 has become extremely valuable due to an error made during its redesign. That year, The Royal Mint had begun transforming the "new pence" coin into the "two pence". But a number of these coins were struck with the old "new pence" inscription. These coins can be found in old commemorative sets, such as the Great British 1983 Coin Collection released by Martini & Rossi. Condiment maker Heinz also released a similar set which included the coin. These sets can sell for hundreds of pounds on eBay. On May 11, one of the sets produced by Martini & Rossi was flogged for £721.25 after 46 bids. Atlantic Salmon 50p - £132 7 The coin is one of the rarest pieces in the UK Research by Change Checker found only 200,000 of these coins have entered circulation, making it one of the rarest coins in the UK. To spot this coin look for a portrait of Charles III on the front, while the back of the coin will show an Atlantic salmon leaping from the waves. The group said only around one in 335 people in the UK could have the chance of snagging one. And it appears collectors are prepared to pay a pretty penny for one of these coins. On June 22, one of these coins sold for £132.08. Kew Gardens 50p - £140 7 The Kew Gardens coin is a rare find To spot this coin, look for a leafy fine on the reverse of the coin wrapped around a Chinese pagoda. The front of this design will feature an image of the late Queen Elizabeth II. There will also be the engraver's initials, Ian Rank-Broadley. Around 210,000 of these coins are in circulation making you very lucky if you stumble across one. Recently one of these coins was sold on eBay for £140 after 28 bids. 2008 undated 20p coin - £56 7 The coins is missing a date making it a rare find What you need to look for is a 20p coin that is missing the 2008 date on the "heads" side. Usually coins are dated on the "tails" side but that year, the Royal Mint decided to move the date to the opposite side. A manufacturing error by the Royal Mint in 2008 meant that only around 250,000 coins were printed with this unique error. But spotting this error could help you fetch up to £56, according to recent bidding activity on eBay. 7 The coins that are circled red are the most valuable Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Forbes
25-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
5 U.S. Wineries Making Brilliant Vermouth
getty Vermouth is omnipresent these days. Between the contradictory trends of low-ABV beverages and the ever-favored martini, the popularity of vermouth—a botanical-infused, fortified wine—is surging. Not to mention, vermouth, as a category, is also being propelled by the United States' embrace of European aperitivo culture. 'Premium-plus light aperitifs have been making headway in a number of the top 20 markets,' shared Emily Neill, IWSR chief operating officer research and operations, in a statement, adding that the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of light aperitifs, including vermouth, witnessed an increase of 18 percent between 2018 and 2023 and is predicted to accelerate to over 19 percent CAGR between 2023-2028. 'With a typical ABV of between 15 and 22 percent, they [aperitifs] can be served over ice with a slice of orange or lemon, but owe much of their success to their versatility — consumed in a spritz with soda water or in a number of cocktails, including the white negroni and the vesper,' emphasized Neill. The IWSR data focuses on the growth of premium European aperitif brands in the U.S.—popular labels include Carpano, Martini & Rossi, Cocchi and Dolin—but this consistent interest also explains why a handful of stateside wineries have invested in crafting their own vermouth. From Virginia to California, discover five U.S. wineries that are producing some compelling expressions of vermouth. getty Most oenophiles know this Sonoma-based winery for their site-specific Pinot Noir, but Scribe also produces a limited release of vermouth. In fact, the winery just released their latest Summer Vermouth, made with their estate Chardonnay. The base wine is fortified and infused with orange peel, wild fennel and lemon verbena for a delicate sip that can be simply savored over ice with an orange twist. Matthiasson Wines Twelve years ago, this Napa-based winery leapt ahead of the aperitif surge, when they released their first expression of sweet vermouth crafted with their own farm-grown botanicals. Now on their eighth edition, Matthiasson's farmhouse vermouth continues to use a base wine blend of Flora (a natural cross between Semillon and Gewürztraminer), Viognier and Muscat of Alexandria, that's infused with homegrown ingredients including blood oranges, sour cherries, coriander seed, cardoons and foraged wormwood for a perfect balance of dried fruit notes, savory herbs and warm spice. Mastrogiannis Distillery & Winery This Greek-American distillery and winery, based out of North Bend, Washington, crafts a rosé vermouth from a Syrah-base that's fortified with their housemade Baton brandy. Mastrogiannis uses a cold-soak technique over a five month period to allow for the gentle maceration of botanicals like mission and golden figs, wormwood, cocoa nibs, cinnamon and wild cherry bark. The vermouth is sweetened with Washington wildflower honey but it's still light and refreshing. Trinchero Family Estates The modern generation of the Trinchero family pays homage to the estates' founder, Mario Trinchero, who immigrated to New York City from Piedmont, Italy—vermouth's native—with their Trincheri Vermouth. Launched in 2019, the dry and sweet ( rosso ) vermouths are based on the Trinchero family's original recipes that trace back to the 1890s. Both expressions are produced with fruit from the family-owned vineyards in St. Helena; the dry vermouth is built on a base of French Colombard grapes and the rosso from Barbera and Chardonnay. Flying Fox Vineyard In 2017, this Afton, Virginia-based winery debuted their first vermouth as a way to expand their portfolio from eight premium wines. They've since released an entire range of vermouth with a fall, spring, summer and winter expression. Each style features notes of their respective season's flavors — fresh ginger and orange peel for fall; strawberry and rhubarb for spring; peaches and grapefruit for summer; pomegranate and cardamom for winter — fortified with neutral grape brandy.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Porsche's One-Off Hypercar May Be Headed to Roger Penske's Legendary Garage
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious Porsche is putting the finishing touches on a street-legal version of its dominant 963 LMDh Le Mans racer, and signs point to a very exclusive destination—perhaps even the private collection of motorsport legend Roger Penske. Referred to as the Porsche 963 RSP, this one-off hypercar is being crafted with clear ties to Porsche's high-performance racing pedigree. A recent teaser video shared by the automaker reveals Porsche's expert craftsmen hand-assembling the car's components, from cutting Alcantara for the cabin to sanding bespoke carbon fiber bodywork. Though road-legal, the RSP reportedly remains remarkably true to its IMSA and WEC competition sibling. Changes appear limited to essential upgrades such as modified lighting, wing mirrors, and safety features. Inside, Porsche has upgraded the racing cockpit with premium materials while preserving much of the original layout's stripped-down aesthetic. The powertrain, a hybridized 4.6-liter twin-turbocharged V8, is expected to closely mirror that of the race car. In competition, the engine is limited to 670 horsepower to meet regulatory standards, but the absence of racing restrictions in this road-going version could allow for significantly more output. Speculation around the car's final owner centers on Roger Penske, the man behind Porsche's factory racing efforts. The initials 'RSP' match his own, and Penske led the Porsche 963 to championship success in 2023 across both IMSA and the World Endurance Championship. This isn't the first time Porsche has built a bespoke hypercar for a notable partner. In 1975, Count Gregorio Rossi di Montelera of Martini & Rossi fame received a road-legal version of the 917K. If confirmed, the 963 RSP would not only represent a fusion of cutting-edge engineering and heritage, but also highlight the storied relationship between Porsche and one of motorsport's most revered figures.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Porsche Teases 963 Street Car To Celebrate Count Rossi's One-Off 917 Daily Driver 50 Years Later
Porsche's 700-horsepower mid-engine hybrid-and-turbocharged V8-powered 963 hypercar has been racing, and winning, in the FIA WEC and IMSA endurance sports car series since its introduction for the 2023 season. While the 963 has not yet found the ultimate success at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, it has won the 24 Hours of Daytona the last two years running and is undefeated in IMSA across the first three rounds of the IMSA championship in 2025. This is another in a long line of winning top-class prototypes from Porsche, which stretches all the way back to the iconic Le Mans-dominating 917 introduced in 1968. In June of this year, when Porsche aims to add another Le Mans victory to its already impressive tally of 19, the German sports car brand will unveil what is likely to be a street-legal version of the very car it will race there. So far Porsche hasn't actually said anything confirming the existence of such a vehicle, though the teaser image above was appended to a video commemorating Count Martine heir Teofilo Guiscardo Rossi di Montelera's (of Martini & Rossi fame) one-off street-legal 917 built by Porsche for the Count in 1975. The connection, these fifty years later, could not be more blunt. Rossi was one of those well-to-do eccentric wealthy folks with plenty of hobbies, including powerboat racing, bobsledding, and Porsches. His famed support of the Porsche factory race squad was vigorous, so when he commissioned Porsche to build him a street-legal 917, the company wasn't going to say no. Read more: These Cars Have The Best Wings Ever Once its life as a race car was over, 917 chassis 030 was brought back to the Porsche factory for transformation into Count Rossi's personal street-legal 5-liter flat-twelve rocket ship. In order to meet road legality ordinances, the low-slung tube-frame fiberglass monster was fitted with mufflers, fender mirrors, turn signals, and a horn. The rules at Le Mans at the time required all race cars to be fitted with two seats and a spare tire, so those didn't need to be added, but the seats were reupholstered with leather from Hermès and a custom suede headliner. This also would not be the first time Porsche has flirted with turning a top-flight Le Mans race car into a road-going hypercar for the jetset, as it even went so far as to commission a street-legal concept of its thrice-Le Mans winning 919 eight years ago. The 919 Street Concept (below) was floated as a 1,000 horsepower follow-up to the 918 Hybrid, but ultimately decided it was too hardcore for drivers without a racing license. There were also street-legal versions of Porsche's iconic 956, 962, and 911 GT1 Le Mans racers built, so this would hardly be new territory for the German brand. There's no telling just yet what we can expect from a street-legal Porsche 963, but by the looks of things it'll stick even more closely to the race car formula than the 919 Street Concept did, including the massive rear wing and billboard "shark fin" of the race car's aerodynamics. Knowing Porsche, and the Penske-operated race team, it'll be incredibly fast, set a few track records, and cost a whole lot of money. Look for more when Porsche finally unveils the finished product in a couple of months. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
