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What is the value of a 1979 British 20 New Pence?
There were no British 1979 20 Pence coins minted.
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 The Half New Penny and Half Penny coins were withdrawn and demonetised in 1984. The larger 23.6mm 5 New Pence and 5 Pence coins were withdrawn and demonetised in 1990. The larger 28.5mm 10 New Pence and 10 Pence coins were withdrawn and demonetised in 1993. The larger 30mm 50 New Pence and 50 Pence coins were withdrawn and demonetised in 1998.
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.
What is the value of a 1997 British new pence coin?
The term "New Pence" ceased to be used on British coins in 1981. The word "Pence" should have a numeral with it to indicate how many Pence. Pence being the plural of Penny. In 1997 there would have been 50 Pence, 20 Pence, 10 Pence, 5 Pence and 2 Pence coins and a 1 Penny coin.
What are the two pence coins that have new pence written on worth?
2 pence
What is the most valuable New Pence coin from 1971-2014?
Unless they are in mint condition, none of them have any significant value, and even then it would not be much. All years of issue of the 1 and 2 Pence coins are still potentially in circulation, so are worth 1 and 2 Pence respectively. The decimal New Half Penny and Half Penny coins were last issued for circulation in 1983 and were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in December 1984. The larger pre-1991 5 Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1991. The larger pre-1993 10 Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1993. The larger pre-1998 50 Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1998. These coins have little or no value. Coins dated after the dates above, are worth whatever is inscribed on them.
Can you use your new pence coin in Canada?
No. The "New Pence" coins are British, Canada has their own currency. The British 5, 10 and 50 "New Pence" coins are no longer legal tender in Britain.
How much value is Queen Elizabeth 1974 new pence coin?
You do not specify which coin. The 1 and 2 New Pence coins are still potentially in circulation, so are worth 1 and 2 Pence respectively. The Half, 5, 10 and 50 New Pence coins have long since been withdrawn from circulation and demonetised. Unless they are in mint condition, they are worth little or nothing.
What 1941 British coins were minted?
None. The last circulating British coins to contain any silver were dated 1946. From 1947 onwards, all circulating British "silver" coins were made from a copper-nickel alloy. The Maundy coins continue to be made from sterling silver.
Are any present British coins worth more than face value?
As a general "rule of thumb", most, if not all predecimal British coins would have some value beyond face value, if only for the metal they are made from. As another general "rule of thumb", most British decimal coins will have only face value other than for "uncirculated" or "Proof" coins and the very occasional error coin such as the undated 20 Pence coin and the 1983 2 New Pence coin.
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.
What is the value of an 1878 British 50 New Pence coin?
Such a coin does not exist. The British 50 New Pence coin was first issued in 1969. The larger pre-1998 50 Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1998. 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 have little or no value.
