auction

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A coin considered the "most beautiful" ever minted in Britain has sold at auction for £110,000.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Treasury yields remained lower after a $39 billion 10-year note auction attracted average demand from investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

A $58 billion auction of three-year Treasury notes is ahead.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Bruce's catch is sold at auction in Peterhead before being transported around Britain and abroad.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

They dashed out the door after breakfast, Matthew and Mark complaining about their packed lunches, Dad calling back, “I’m going to that auction up at Chytlesville. Won’t be home until supper.”

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix