The demonetised Half New Penny coins do not usually have much value as a collectible even if they are in mint uncirculated condition, and the 2 New Pence coins are potentially still in circulation, but an opened bag of each them may be of interest to some. I suggest you take them to a reputable coin dealer for an opinion.
A British 1971 bronze Half New Penny coin (QE II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £0.10 GBP.
A British 1971 bronze 2 New Pence coin (QE II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £0.10 GBP.
The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
Not much I'm afraid. The set, which comes in a blue wallet and contains Five and Ten Pence coins dated 1968 and Half, One, and Two Pence coins dated 1971, is valued at about US$2.00 according to the Standard Catalog of World Coins.
These coins are still potentially in circulation 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 are worth Two Pence.
Check again. The British introduced decimal currency on the 15th of February, 1971. Since then, 25 Pence coins have only ever been struck as commemoratives.
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
These coins are no longer in circulation since Irelands changeover to the Euro in 2002. 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.
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.
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 The decimal New Half Penny and Half Penny coins were last issued for circulation in 1983 and were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in December 1984.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.
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.
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
General circulation legal tender British coins in circulation in 1984 were - Halfpenny - withdrawn and demonetised in 1984 Penny Two Pence Five Pence Ten Pence Twenty Pence Twenty-Five Pence Fifty Pence One Pound The term "New" referring to Pence, was dropped from 1982 onwards. The gold Half-Sovereigns, Sovereigns, Two Pound and Five Pound coins are not considered general circulation coins, but are non-circulating legal tender.
The term "New Pence" was used on British Coins from 1968 to 1981 to make the distinction between the new and old currencies. In 1970, Britain had not yet fully converted to decimal currency, full conversion was to take place in 1971. The only "New Pence" coins circulating in 1970 were the 5, 10 and 50 New Pence coins. These denominations were changed during the 1990's to a smaller coin and the older larger coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised. 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.
There is no documentary evidence to support 1971 trial mintings. If trial coins were minted, they would never have seen the light of day. I suggest that trial mintings in 1971 did not happen for three reasons - 1. The 2 New Pence coins were scheduled for release in February 1971 and had already been minted during the previous 24 months. 2. A nickel alloy would be an expensive way to make 2 Pence coins. 3. The trial mintings had already been done in 1963.