It's hard to believe, but those old coins in your grandma's attic could actually be treasure.

Generations of schoolboys searched through their change in the vain hope of finding one. At last, a 1933 penny bearing the head of King George V has surfaced - on the eBay internet auction site.

Make sure you check your change because a rare penny is worth an eye-watering sum of money. Certain rare coins can hold a huge value and sell for hundreds, if not thousands, more than people think.

Rare coins are all the rage at the moment. Whether it's the Atlantic Salmon 50p or the undated 20p, it's always good to check your change for any hidden gems lurking in your possession. Now the latest ...