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The Treasure Valuation Committee (TVC), comprising of independent antiques or coin experts and a representative of the hobby of metal-detecting, establishes the likely market value of each treasure find. A reward of this value can then be made to the...
Report treasure finds to the local coroner within 14 days - items officially defined as treasure, Portable Antiquities Scheme, inquest, valuation, rewards
Today’s action brings the world’s two largest metal exchanges into the scope of existing bans.
How to report treasure or wreck - check it's treasure, find out who gets a share of the worth, what happens if a museum wants the treasure
Get help to classify various items of iron and steel, primarily those classified under chapter 72.
This series brings together all documents relating to Treasure and portable antiquities statistics
HM Treasury is the government’s economic and finance ministry, maintaining control over public spending, setting the direction of the UK’s economic policy and working to achieve strong and sustainable economic growth. HMT is a ministerial department, supported by 17 agencies...
Get help to classify ceramic articles for import and export.
Guidance on the hallmarking legislation for precious metal products.
The Royal Mint (RM) is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks...
Work to limit heavy metals polluting rivers in Upper Teesdale is due to start next week
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