Police in Sheffield appeal for help over speciality coins theft

South Yorkshire Police issued stock images of the sort of coins stolen in a bid to help people recognise the items

Police are appealing for help after more than 40 speciality collector coins were stolen in Sheffield.

The coins, some of which dated back over four decades, were reported taken from a city centre office building on 4 December, South Yorkshire Police said.

The stolen items included 27 £5 coins, one of which was issued in 1965 to mark the death of Sir Winston Churchill.

Three silver Britannia coins were also stolen, along with four £20 coins and seven £5 crown coins, officers said.

Police asked for help to find the coins and released stock pictures to help people recognise the stolen items.

The stolen items included 27 speciality £5 coins, according to South Yorkshire Police