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2 Pence non-magnetic
| Bronze | 7.1 g | 25.9 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1937-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1971-1988 |
| Value | 2 Pence (2 Pingine) (0.02 IEP) |
| Currency | Pound / Irish Pound (decimalized, 1971-2001) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 25.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 9 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Decorative initial "U" resembling a bird, out of the "Book of Kells" with the abbreviated denomination '2P" above.
Script: Latin (Gaelic)
Lettering: 2P
Unabridged legend: 2 Pingine
Translation: 2 Pence
Engraver: Gabriel Hayes
Edge
Plain
Comment
Of the coins dated 1979, 12,000,000 were struck by Royal Mint with the remainder by the Irish Mint.
Interesting fact
The 2 Pence coin from Ireland was designed by the Irish artist, Gabriel Hayes, and features a depiction of a hare on the reverse side. The hare is a symbol of Ireland and is said to represent fertility and rebirth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 20010000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 5414000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 12000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 32373000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 59828000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 30435000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 | 14469000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 6750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 35868000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pence (non-magnetic) 1971-1988 coin.
