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2 Pence - Elizabeth II Red-Billed Chough
| Bronze | 7.12 g | 25.91 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1980-1983 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#9856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Red-billed Chough in flight.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
AA
Engraver: Leslie Lindsay
Edge
Plain
Comment
The red-billed chough, Cornish chough (Binomial Name: Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax), is a bird in the crow family.The mintmark PM stands for the Pobjoy Mint, and is located on the obverse beneath the Queen' s bust.
The various die letters can be found in the bottom portion of the design around the numeral 2.
The baby crib privy found on certain proof issues may be found in the upper right quadrant of the design.
Interesting fact
The 2 Pence coin featuring Elizabeth II (Red-Billed Chough) from the Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) is unique in that it was the first coin to feature a bird species that was not native to the island. The Red-Billed Chough, also known as the Alpine Chough, is a bird species commonly found in mountainous regions of Europe and Asia. It was chosen as the design for the coin to highlight the Isle of Man's commitment to conservation efforts and its connection to the natural world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1981 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1982 PM | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Red-Billed Chough) 1980-1983 coin.
