The DG on British coins stands for Dei Gratia or By the Grace of God. The Reg is for Regina, meaning translates into English as Queen.
Please check your coin again and post a new, separate question. A coin with the denomination "2 new pence" would be a British decimal 2-penny coin minted from 1971 to 1981. A coin with $5 would be from one of the many countries that use some variety of dollars as their currency but it could not be from Britain because the UK's currency is pounds sterling and not dollars.
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It is worth 2 pence. The DG stands for Dei Gratia, Latin for "By the Grace of God", the Reg stands for Regina, the Latin for Queen, FD stands for Fidei Defensor, Latin for "Defender of the Faith". The reason it says "New Pence" is because before decimilization in 1971, Britain used a system involving shillings, pennies, crowns, half-crowns, florins, farthings, etc. and the "New Pence" was there to remind people it was decimal currency because many of the older coins were demonetized.
The coins of many of the 50 Commonwealth countries might have the legend - ELIZABETH II DG REG FD in one form or another. If you got the coin in change, it will be worth whatever is inscribed on it.
Yes, it is.
The value depends on the denomination and condition. An 1887 farthing is going to have a different value than an '87 shilling.
Your coin is most likely a Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Commemorative Crown (25 Pence) coin. In absolute mint condition, it might get anything up to £1.50 GBP.
It's a common circulation coin worth one dollar. To clear things up: > The coin is made of brass and nickel, not gold. > The inscription Elizabeth II D.G. Regina or variations of it is on ALL coins of the British Commonwealth so that's not a distinguishing motto.
DG = Dei gratia/by the Grace of God; FD = Fidei Defensor/Defender of the Faith; Britt Omn Rex (or Reg)/ King (Queen) of All Britain
The value of a coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II typically ranges from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars, depending on factors such as its condition, rarity, and demand among collectors. It is recommended to consult with a professional coin dealer or utilize online resources like auction websites to determine the specific value of your coin.
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