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At Britains conversion to decimal currency, the new coinage was referred to as "New Pence" to distinguish it from the old currency. The new coins included 1/2, 1, 2, 5, 10, 25 and 50 New Pence. From 1982 onwards, the word 'New" was dropped.
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∙ 13y agoThe "2" indicates that it is a 2 New Pence coin.
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What are the two pence coins that have new pence written on worth?
2 pence
Why is the Two Pence coin so large?
When decimal currency was introduced in 1971, the weight of the 2 New Pence coin was set at twice that of the New Penny. Since there is very little difference between the thickness of the coins, in order to meet the weight requirement, the coin has to be significantly broader. Original New Penny coin - Weight: 3.56g (Which was also twice the weight of the Half New Penny). Original 2 New Pence coin - Weight: 7.12g.
On a British 2 Pence coin does it say New Pence or New Penny?
Pence is the plural of Penny, so you have One Penny or, Two Pence, Five Pence, Fifty Pence, etc. From the introduction of British decimal coins in 1968, the new currency was designated as "New", ie. 1 New Penny, 2 New Pence, etc. until 1981. From 1982 onwards, the "New" was dropped.
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
Cost of gasoline in 1967?
5 shillings 2 pence or 27 new pence
Why on a 1979 two pence coin does it say new pence not two pence?
From the introduction of decimal currency in Britain until 1981, all decimal coins, except the 25 Pence coin, had the words "NEW PENCE", "NEW PENNY" or "NEW HALF PENNY" inscribed across the top of the reverse, with a numeric value at the bottom. The use of the word "NEW" was intended to assist with the distinction between old and new currency. From 1982 onwards, the "NEW" was dropped. There was a little minting accident in 1983 on the 2 Pence coin and a number of coins were struck with the word "NEW" on them.
Why on a 1979 two pence coin does it say new pence 10?
Occasionally, the Royal mint has a mix up with the dies or the blanks used to produce coins. It is possible that the 10 New Pence dies were used on a 2 New Pence blank. If this is the case, part of the 10 Pence coin design will be outside the perimeter of the 2 Pence blank, the 10 Pence coin being slightly larger than the 2 Pence coin. Alternatively, you may have a trick coin available from magic shops.
What is the new pence 1960 Elizabeth worth?
Such a coin does not exist. The 5 and 10 New Pence coins were first introduced in 1968. The 50 New Pence coins were first introduced in 1969. The 1/2, 1 and 2 New Pence coins were first introduced in 1971.
How expensive is an 1943 aust new pence 2?
Please check your coin. Australia has never issued a 2 Pence coin and "NEW PENCE" was the term applied to the range of British decimal coins from 1968 to 1981.
What is the value of an 1880 new pence coin?
Such a coin does not exist. The British - 1 New Penny was first issued in 1971 2 New Pence was first issued in 1971 5 New Pence was first issued in 1968 10 New Pence was first issued in 1968 50 New Pence was first issued in 1969
Can you take 2 new pence to the bank and trade them in?
yes
What is 12 and a half new pence in old sterling?
Twelve and a Half New Pence in decimal currency was the equivalent of a Halfcrown (Two Shillings and Sixpence or Thirty Pence) in the old currency.
