What are the specifications of a British 2 Pence coin?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

The British decimal Five Pound coin was first issued in 1990 and assumed the title of "Crown" from the discontinued 25 Pence coin. The Five Pound coin is legal tender, and has the following specifications -

5 Pound (from 1990) 38.61 mm diameter, 2.89 mm thick, weigh 28.28 grams and are made from 75% copper and 25% nickel. The edge is milled.

They are intended as a souvenir or collectible, but are occasionally seen in circulation.

These coins are now referred to as a Crown due to them being of the same dimensions as the pre-decimal Crown coin.

Because they are a commemorative coin, they are frequently also minted as Proof FDC coins in silver and gold, which is reflected in the price you pay for Proof coins.

Answer 3

The British 50 Pence coin was first issued in 1969, and general circulation coins have the following specifications -

50 Pence (from 1969 - 1996 - now demonetised) 30 mm diameter, 1.78 mm thick, weigh 13.5 grams and are made from 75% copper and 25% nickel, and are seven sided or heptagonal. The edge is plain.

50 Pence (from 1997) 27.3 mm diameter, 1.78 mm thick, weigh 8 grams and are made from 75% copper and 25% nickel, and are seven sided or heptagonal. The edge is plain.

The coin was known as a 50 New Pence coin from 1968 to 1981 inclusive. From 1982, the "New" was dropped making it a 50 Pence coin.

The larger 50 Pence and 50 New Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1998.

The 50 Pence coin is frequently used as a Commemorative.

No general circulation British 50 Pence coin has ever contained any silver.

Answer 4

The British One Pound coin was first issued in 1983, and general circulation coins have the following specifications -

1 Pound (from 1983) 22.5 mm diameter, 3.15 mm thick, weigh 9.5 grams and are made from 70% copper, 24.5% zinc and 5.5% nickel. The edge is milled with incuse lettering or ornamentation.

The One Pound coin is frequently used as a Commemorative.

No general circulation British One Pound coin has ever contained any gold or silver.

All years of issue of the British One Pound coin are still potentially in circulation.

Answer 5

The British 5 Pence coin was first issued in 1968, and general circulation coins have the following specifications -

5 Pence (from 1968 - 1990 - now demonetised) 23.59 mm diameter, weigh 3.25 grams and are made from 75% copper and 25% nickel. The edge is milled.

5 Pence (from 1990 - 2011) 18 mm diameter, 1.7 mm thick, weigh 3.25 grams and are made from 75% copper and 25% nickel. The edge is milled.

5 Pence (from late 2011) 18 mm diameter, 1.89 mm thick, weigh 3.25 grams and are made from nickel plated steel. The edge is milled.

The coin was known as a 5 New Pence coin from 1968 to 1981 inclusive. From 1982, the "New" was dropped making it a 5 Pence coin.

The larger (23.59 mm) 5 Pence and 5 New Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1990.

No general circulation British 5 Pence coin has ever contained any silver.

Answer 6

The British 10 Pence coin was first issued in 1968, and general circulation coins have the following specifications -

10 Pence (from 1968 - 1992 - now demonetised) 28.5 mm diameter, weigh 11.31 grams and are made from 75% copper and 25% nickel. The edge is milled.

10 Pence (from 1992 - 2011) 24.5 mm diameter, 1.85 mm thick, weigh 6.5 grams and are made from 75% copper and 25% nickel. The edge is milled.

10 Pence (from late 2011) 24.5 mm diameter, 2.05 mm thick, weigh 6.5 grams and are made from nickel plated steel. The edge is milled.

The coin was known as a 10 New Pence coin from 1968 to 1981 inclusive. From 1982, the "New" was dropped making it a 10 Pence coin.

The larger (28.5 mm) 10 Pence and 10 New Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1993.

No general circulation British 10 Pence coin has ever contained any silver.

Answer 7

The British unimetallic Two Pound coin was first issued in 1986, and have the following specifications -

2 Pound (from 1986 -1996)(Commemorative - unimetallic) 28.4 mm diameter, 3.1 mm thick, weigh 15.98 grams and are made from 70% copper, 24.5% zinc and 5.5% nickel. The edge is milled with incuse lettering. Due to them being issued as a non-circulating commemoratives, circulation of these coins is uncommon.

The British bimetallic Two Pound coin was first issued in 1997, and general circulation coins have the following specifications -

2 Pound (from 1997)(Bimetallic) 28.4 mm diameter, 2.5 mm thick, weigh 12 grams and are bimetal made from 76% copper, 20% zinc and 4% nickel in the outer ring, and the centre is 25% nickel and 75% copper. The edge is milled with incuse lettering.

The Two Pound coin is usually a Commemorative for some occasion.

No general circulation British Two Pound coin has ever contained any gold or silver.

All years of issue of the British bimetallic Two Pound coin are still potentially in circulation.

Answer 8

The British 2 Pence coin was first issued in 1971, and general circulation coins have the following specifications -

2 Pence (from 1971 - 1992) 25.9 mm diameter, 1.85 mm thick, weigh 7.12 grams and are made from 97% copper, 2.5% zinc and 0.5% tin. The edge is plain.

2 Pence (from 1992) 25.9 mm diameter, 2.03 mm thick, weigh 7.12 grams and are made from copper plated steel. The edge is plain.

The coin was known as a 2 New Pence coin from 1971 to 1981 inclusive. From 1982, the "New" was dropped making it a 2 Pence coin.

1998 2 Pence coins were made from both bronze and copper-plated steel.

All years of issue of the British 2 Pence coin are still potentially in circulation.

Answer 9

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