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As a general rule, and other than for the odd error coin, there are no rare British decimal coins.
There were many non-circulating coins minted as "Proof FDC" which would have bought by collectors when they were released, but they are not especially rare either.
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∙ 14y agoThe British decimal 2 Pence coin was first issued in 1971. Generally, they have not been around long enough to have become rare. The smallest number ever minted in one year was the 1991 coin when only 86.6 million were minted. There were no general circulation 2 Pence coins minted in 1972 to 1974 and 1982 to 1984. The word "NEW" was dropped from the currency in 1982. The 1983 2 pence produced for mint sets only, due to selection of the wrong die, had the word "NEW" on them. These coins would be considered to be rare and very collectible.
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∙ 13y agoThe British 10 Pence coin was first issued in 1968. So they are rare to the point of non-existence.
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Are there any rare British coins?
British coins have been minted for well over 1,000 years. There are hundreds if not thousands of rare British coins from this period. Other than the odd "error" coin that might turn up from time to time, there are no general circulation decimal coins that could be considered to be especially rare.
Are there any rare date George V silver Threepences?
If you refer to British general circulation Threepences, there are no rare coins.
Do Commonwealth coins have the same silver content as British coins?
Yes they do. No British decimal general circulation coin has any silver content at all. The "silver" coins of all Commonwealth countries similarly have no silver content.
What are British silver coins now made from?
All British circulating "silver" coins since 1947 have been made from a copper/nickel alloy. No circulating British decimal coin contains any precious metal.
How rare is the Judo 50p Olympics coin?
None of the British London 2012 50 pence coins could be considered rare. The least number of any type that was minted was 1,125,000. There were 1,161,500 Judo 50 pence coins minted.
Are there any rare coins from the Bahamas?
Yes, there are rare coins from the Bahamas. One of the coins is a 1991 Bahamas gold coin where only 500 of them were made
Are 1969 50 pence coins made from silver?
No. The last British general circulation coin to contain any silver was in 1946. All British "silver" coins are made from a copper nickel alloy giving them a silvery appearance. Some Proof coins may be made from sterling silver, but that will be indicated on the packaging they are bought in.
What is the value of a 10GBP gold 1902 coin?
There were no British Ten Pound gold coins minted in 1902, or any other year prior to decimal currency.
Does pre 1984 British coinage have value?
There are no British general circulation decimal coins that could be considered to have any collector value unless they are "Mint Uncirculated", "Proof", or part of a "Mint" or "Proof" coin set.
What is the value of a rare British Threepence?
Until the introduction of decimal currency, British Threepences have been minted for hundreds of years. The value of any coin would depend on the year, the design, the metal it is made from and the condition of the coin.
Is the English Penny bronze or brass?
For many years up to and including 1792, the British Penny was silver. From 1797 to 1860 inclusive, the Penny was copper. From 1860 until its last minting in 1967, the Penny was bronze. From 1971 to 1992 inclusive, the decimal (New) Penny was bronze. From 1992 to present, the decimal Penny has been made from copper plated steel. The only British decimal coins with any brass in the alloy are the One and Two Pound coins.
Is a Bailiwick of Guernsey coin rare?
They are not rare on Guernsey. The Bailiwick of Guernsey currency (GGY) is pegged at par with the British Pound Sterling (GBP) and the Guernsey decimal coinage is near identical in dimensions, composition and history to the equivalent British coins. Guernsey currency is "legal tender" only in Guernsey, but may be regarded as "acceptable tender" in Britain.
