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2 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; non-magnetic
| Bronze | 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 | 1985-1992 |
| Value | 2 Pence 0.02 GBP = USD 0.026 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| 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#867 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
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:
TWO PENCE
ICH DIEN
2
Translation: I serve
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Comment
1992 saw the changeover from bronze to copper-plated steel for both the 1p & 2p to reduce the cost of production. Both bronze and copper-plated steel 1992 coins can be found, however those in Proof & Brilliant Uncirculated sets were struck in Bronze, while circulation strikes were copper-plated steel.(former Spink ref. 4376)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; non-magnetic) 1985-1992 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was the first coin to feature a new portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed by sculptor Raphael Maklouf. This portrait was used on all British coins from 1985 until 1997, when it was replaced by a new design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 102015 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 104597 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 | 88659 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 79314 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | 85704 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | 79052 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 | 55144 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 62326 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; non-magnetic) 1985-1992 coin.
