Are 2 pence coins worth anything?

Are 2 pence coins worth anything?

Hundreds of millions of two pence coins are minted every year, so most are only worth their original value. ... All 2p coins printed between 1971 and 1981 had "new pence" printed on them but after that, the writing changed to "two pence."

Is a 1971 New pence 2p worth anything?

Unfortunately for all those who have contacted us asking whether their stack of 2p coins dating from 1971 to 1981 are worth hundreds of pounds, the answer is no. ... In February 1971 decimal 2p coins were introduced as legal tender, along with the half penny and one penny coins.

How rare is a 1971 2p?

Produced between 1971 and 1981, the coins features the words 'new pence', which was used on all of the two pennies pieces until 'two pence' was introduced in 1982. One coin, dated from the initial release date in 1971, is currently on the site for £14,000, and is described as 'extremely rare'.

Is the new 2 pence rare?

Despite being listed as 'used', and in 'ok condition', the coin sold for more than 15,050 times its market value on the auction site - attracting 33 bids. The coin is highly sought-after by collectors as it says 'New Pence' on the front - a quirk which only a handful of 2p coins manufactured after 1981 can boast of.

What two pound coins are valuable?

The ten most rare £2 coins

• Commonwealth Games - Northern Ireland (2002), Mintage: 485,500.
• Commonwealth Games - Wales (2002), Mintage: 588,500.
• Commonwealth Games - England (2002), Mintage: 650,500.
• Commonwealth Games - Scotland (2002), Mintage: 771,750.
• Olympic Games Handover to Rio (2012), Mintage: 845,000.

What is the rarest coin in the UK?

The Kew Gardens 50p coin dated 2009 is still the rarest in circulation, according to the Royal Mint. Only 210,000 of them were ever released into circulation making them pretty hard to come by.

What is the difference between a new pence and a two pence?

All 2p coins struck between 1971 and 1981 included the words 'NEW PENCE' as part of their reverse. In 1982 and in subsequent years the words 'NEW PENCE' were replaced with the word 'TWO PENCE'. However, in 1983 a small number of 2p coins were mistakenly struck with the wording 'NEW PENCE' on the reverse.

Are 1971 coins worth anything?

Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $2.

What is the rarest 10p coin?

The rarest and most valuable 10p coins according to the scarcity index is the Yeoman Warder and Zebra crossing designs. They were both minted as part of a set of 26 different designs on the theme of the A-Z of Britain - the first ever commemorative 10p coins.

What's the rarest coin in UK?

The Kew Gardens 50p coin dated 2009 is still the rarest in circulation, according to the Royal Mint. Only 210,000 of them were ever released into circulation making them pretty hard to come by.

What makes a 2p coin rare or valuable?

I have a 2p piece with the inscription 'NEW PENCE' on it. Does this make the coin rare or valuable? All 2p coins struck between 1971 and 1981 included the words 'NEW PENCE' as part of their reverse. In 1982 and in subsequent years the words 'NEW PENCE' were replaced with the word 'TWO PENCE'.

Are there any rare coins that are worth a penny?

Rare coin could fetch £50 and 7 more coins that could be worth a small fortune But, it's not just this coin that could fetch a pretty penny. A selection of rare 50ps, 20ps and £2 coins could be worth a mint - but you have to know what you're looking for.

Is the 1983 2p coin worth any money?

"Very rare coins like the 1983 2p are so rare that they may very well go up, at least by inflation. But those other coins you probably want to act fast if you want to sell," he added. Think you may have a valuable coin stashed away?

When did the new 2p coin come out?

All 2p coins struck between 1971 and 1981 included the words 'New Pence' on them, however, in 1982 and in subsequent years, this phrase was traded for the word 'Pence'.