U.K. 2p coin 1971

[floodlight]

I have a 2p coin with the inscription NEW PENCE on the reverse. Is this rare?


Rare 2p coins being sold on ebay for up to £14k but do you have one? | Daily Mail Online

 

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[l.cutler]

1971 two pence had a huge mintage, no value over face unless in exceptional condition. Even then not much value.

 

[PaddyB]

l.cutler is right - the 1971 2p is extremely common - the Daily Mail article was a complete cock-up and the journalist responsible should be fired.

There is a rare 2p - it is 1983 but only if it reads "New Pence" instead of "Two Pence". This is the year they changed from New to Two but a few were struck with the wrong dies. Almost all the mules went into Bright Uncirculated sets, so that is where to check first. A set in good condition with the mule in it will fetch well over £1000 (USD1500ish).

 

[floodlight]

2p coins minted in 1983 now worth £500

2p coins minted in 1983 now worth £500

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/e...all-batch-2p-coins-minted-1983-worth-500.html

 

[galenrog]

Rare U.K. coinage is well covered in the many coin blogs in the U.K. It is evident that the authors of the articles linked to are interested more in hype than presenting facts.

Time for more coffee.

 

[A2coins]

Seems like most coins arent worth much unless in mint condition, one hairline scrstch and boom worth nothing lol