Rare Edward VIII sovereign sets new British coin record at £1m

A UK private collector has paid £1m for a 22ct Edward VIII coin, helping the 1937 sovereign regain its place as what is believed to be the most expensive British coin.

The coin is rare as it was made as a trial in 1936 but never released for circulation as a result of…

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