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2 New Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
| Bronze (97% Cu, 2.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn) | 7.12 g | 25.9 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1971-1981 |
| Value | 2 Pence 0.02 GBP = USD 0.026 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Cu, 2.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn) |
| Weight | 7.12 g |
| Diameter | 25.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 2% |
Reverse
The badge of the Prince of Wales, a plume of three ostrich feathers enfiling a coronet of cross pattée and fleur de lis, dividing motto with legend above and denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW PENCE
ICH DIEN
2
Translation: I serve
Designer: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Comment
Although these coins were not released until Decimalisation Day on 15th February 1971, Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales struck 6 of the new two pence pieces at the opening of the new Royal Mint in Llantrisant, Glamorgan on 17th December 1968.Christopher Ironside designed all six new denominations for decimalisation for which he was awarded the OBE in 1971.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1971-1981 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was the first coin to feature the new portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was introduced in 1971. The portrait was designed by sculptor Arnold Machin and features a more mature and regal image of the Queen, compared to the previous portrait that had been used since her accession to the throne in 1952. The use of this new portrait was a significant change for British coinage and marked a new era in the country's numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 193000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 86100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 81000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 143000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 100300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1971-1981 coin.
