2 Pence - Elizabeth II (Hand Working Tools) 1988-1995 front 2 Pence - Elizabeth II (Hand Working Tools) 1988-1995 back
2 Pence - Elizabeth II (Hand Working Tools) 1988-1995 photo
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2 Pence - Elizabeth II Hand Working Tools

 
Bronze 7.12 g 25.91 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1988-1995
Value
2 Pence 0.02 IMP = USD 0.026
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
7.12 g
Diameter
25.91 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#7339
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Stone cross with various hand working tools (knitting needles, bobbin or spindle, weaving shuttle, pottery wheel with the finished vessel) and the denomination in numerals below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ellan vannin
AA
2

Edge

Plain

Comment

When adding years to coin designs the Isle of Man used one style for the digits until 1989 and another style from 1990 on (with the exception of 20 Pence coins from 1998 on). The difference is most easily noticed in the 9s and 6s in the date. This type exists with both styles.