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When was a coin with the denomination of Two Pence first used in Britain?
-- The silver Two Pence (or Half Groat) coin was used in Britain as far back as 1351 as a circulating coin, and continues to this day as a part of the four-coin Maundy Money set.
When was the large copper Two Pence coin minted?
-- The "Cartwheel" Two Pence (so called because at about two inches in diameter, close to a quarter inch thick, and weighing the better part of two ounces, it was almost as big as a cart's wheel) was produced only for a single year in 1797. It was found to be too large and heavy for daily use and was quickly eliminated.
When was the currently circulating decimal Two Pence coin first issued?
-- The first of the decimal coinage in Britain (100 pence to the Pound, as compared to the old Lsd [Pounds-Shillings-Pence] system) were produced in 1968 - they were 5 and 10 Pence coins. The first Two Pence coin was not produced until 1971 - it was called Two New Pence from 1971 through 1981, and Two Pence from 1982 onward.
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∙ 14y agoThe British 20 Pence coin was first issued in 1982 to fill the gap between the 10 and 50 Pence coins.
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∙ 15y agoThe 7 sided British 50 New Pence coin was introduced in 1969, two years prior to the proposed introduction of decimal currency, to replace the Ten Shilling note.
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∙ 14y agoThe old large 50 Pence coin was issued from 1969 - 1997, was replaced with a significantly smaller coin in 1997.
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∙ 14y agoBritish 1 and 2 Pence coins were made from copper plated steel from 1992.
There were some 2 Pence coins made from bronze in 1998 only.
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∙ 12y agoThe British 1 and 2 Pence coins were changed from bronze to copper plated steel in 1992.
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WhAT is the value of a British two pence coin year 1988?
It is in common circulation and worth 2 British Pence, or about 3 cents US/Canadian. It is a common coin and worth no more than face value.
What year was the metal changed that they used to make 1 and 2 pence coins?
British copper plated steel 1 and 2 Pence coins were introduced in 1992.
Why were so many British 10 Pence coins minted in 1992?
1992 was the year the new smaller British 10 Pence coin was first issued, 1.413 billion of them. Other than Uncirculated and Proof coin sets, there were no British 10 Pence coins minted from 1982 to 1991 inclusive. The larger pre-1991 10 Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1993.
What is printed on a British Two Pence coin?
The inscription around the obverse of a current British Two Pence coin says - "ELIZABETH.II.D.G REG.F.D." and the year. "ELIZABETH.II.D.G REG.F.D." is abbreviated Latin for "Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensor" meaning - Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith. The reverse has the inscription "TWO PENCE".
When was the British 10 New Pence coin first issued?
The British 2 New Pence coin was "invented" by the Royal Mint, with an obverse design by Arnold Machin and a reverse design by Christopher Ironside. 1,454,856,250 coins were minted in 1970 for release on "Decimal Day" on the 15th of February, 1971.
How much is a 1968 British 10 New Pence worth?
The larger pre-1993 10 Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1993. 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. A British 1968 cupro-nickel 10 New Pence coin (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £0.30 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
What is the Canadian equivalent to a British Farthing- current year?
The last British Farthing was minted in 1956 and the coin was demonetised in 1960. There is no British decimal equivalent coin, but at the time of decimalisation, a Farthing, if the coin had existed, would have converted to 0.104 New Pence GBP. At current January 2010 exchange rates, that would be about 2 cents CAD.
What does a 1980 British 5 New Pence coin look like?
The British 1992 general circulation One Pound coin is the same as the 1987 issue They have Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the Crowned Royal Shield on the reverse with the words "ONE POUND" under the shield. See the link below.
What is the one penny coin made out of today?
The British Penny has been made from copper-plated steel since 1992.Note that it's one penny, not "one pence". Pence is plural. "One pence" is like saying "one mice".From 1860 to 1992, British Pennies were made from bronze which, depending on the year, may have consisted of anything between 92 and 97% copper.
Which British 20 Pence coins are considered valuable?
The British 20 Pence coin has only been in circulation since 1982, so they are neither old, rare nor valuable. The only exception to this would be the 2008 mule. Due to a mix up with the dies, there are somewhere between 50,000 to 200,000 in circulation with no year on them.
What is the current value of a four pence coin?
It really depends on the year. Post a new question including the year.
What does the valuable British 2 Pence look like?
Some British 1983 2 Pence coins were minted with the word "NEW" on them. The "NEW" had been dropped from the coins reverse design in 1982. These coins were only issued in some Royal Mint sets. The 1983 error or mule coin would look the same as all other 2 New Pence coins issued from 1971 to 1981, except with the year 1983.
