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There were no copper 20 Pence coins minted, they are all made from a copper/nickel alloy giving them a silvery appearance. If your coin is copper coloured, it is either very seriously tarnished or somebody has plated it.
Modified coins have no collector value.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoNo. All years of issue of the British 20 Pence coin were minted in large quantities and are still potentially in circulation.
The closest thing to a rare British 20 Pence coin would be the dateless 2008 coin, but these are not as rare as at first thought.
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∙ 15y agoNo! Of course not. The royal mint produce thousands of these every DAY! :P
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∙ 14y agoNo 1986 British 20 Pence coins were issued for general circulation. There were some issued only in annual mint sets.
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Why were there no British 20 Pence coins made in 1986?
There were sufficient 20 Pence coins in circulation already. Some 1986 20 pence coins were issued as part of Royal Mint sets, but these were Proof FDC coins not for general circulation.
Why is a British 1987 Ten Pence piece worth more than a 1986 one?
There were were fewer 1987 Ten Pence coins minted.
Why was there no 1986 British 20 pence coin minted?
The Royal Mint considered that there were sufficient coins in circulation already, so no 1986 general circulation 20 Pence coin was struck. There were Proof coins and Royal Mint sets produced containing a 1986 20 Pence coin.
Which British coins are legal tender?
British decimal general circulation coins that are still legal tender include - All years of issue from 1971 of the 1 New Penny and 1 Penny coins. All years of issue from 1971 of the 2 New Pence and 2 Pence coins. The smaller 18mm 5 Pence coins issued from 1990. The smaller 24.5mm 10 Pence coins issued from 1992. All years of issue from 1982 of the 20 Pence coins. The smaller 27.3mm 50 Pence coins issued from 1997. All years of issue from 1983 of the One Pound coins. All years of issue from 1997 of the Two Pound coins. The commemorative Two Pound coins (1986 to 1996) and Five Pound coins (Crown - from 1990 onwards) are considered to legal tender, but many tradespeople and businesses are reluctant to accept them. The Half New Penny and Half Penny coins were withdrawn and demonetised in 1984. The larger 23.6mm 5 New Pence and 5 Pence coins were withdrawn and demonetised in 1990. The larger 28.5mm 10 New Pence and 10 Pence coins were withdrawn and demonetised in 1993. The larger 30mm 50 New Pence and 50 Pence coins were withdrawn and demonetised in 1998.
What are the dates British decimal coins went into general circulation?
British general circulation decimal coins, years of first issue - Half New Penny - 1971 Half Penny - 1982 1 New Penny - 1971 1 Penny - 1982 2 New Pence - 1971 2 Pence - 1982 5 New Pence - 1968 5 New Pence - 1982 10 New Pence - 1968 10 Pence - 1982 20 Pence - 1982 25 Pence (Crown) - 1972 50 New Pence - 1969 50 Pence - 1982 1 Pound - 1983 2 Pound - 1986 5 Pound (Crown) - 1990
Are 2 coins from 1986 still legal tender?
The British 2 New Pence coin (1971-1981) is potentially still in circulation and therefore legal tender in amounts up to 20 Pence.
When did the British 1 Pound and 2 Pound coins enter circulation?
In British Decimal currency, the One Pound coin was first issued for general circulation in 1983. The British Two Pound coin was first issued in 1985 as a collectible gold coin. It was first issued as a nickel-brass Commemorative in 1986, and as general circulation coin in 1997.
Which new British coin was only in circulation for a few years?
If by "new" you mean a decimal coin, the Half New Penny and Half Penny coin was in circulation from 1971 to 1983. The 25 Pence (Crown) coin was only issued in 1972, 1977, 1980 and 1981 and was intended to be a commemorative rather than a circulation coin. The Five Pound Crown replaced the niche of the 25 Pence Crown in 1990. The uni-metallic Two Pound coin was issued in 1986, 1989, 1994, 1995 and 1996 and was intended to be a commemorative rather than a circulation coin. The general circulation bimetallic Two Pound coin was first issued in 1997.
When was Laughing at the Pieces created?
Laughing at the Pieces was created in 1986.
What are the specifications of a British 2 Pence coin?
The British 20 Pence coin was first issued in 1982, and general circulation coins have the following specifications - 20 Pence - 21.4 mm diameter, 1.7 mm thick, weigh 5 grams and are made from 84% copper and 16% nickel, and are seven sided or heptagonal. The edge is plain. The British 20 Pence coin has maintained the same specifications since its first issue.
The worth of a commonwealth 1986 two pound coin?
A British 1986 Two Pence coin (Proof FDC), could fetch up to £1 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation. These coins are still potentially in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth Two Pence.
1982 20 pence?
These coins are still potentially in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth 20 Pence. A British 1984 cupro-nickel 20 Pence coin (heptagonal)(Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £0.40 GBP. A British 1984 cupro-nickel 20 Pence coin (heptagonal)(Elizabeth II)(Proof FDC), could fetch up to £1 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
