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United Kingdom 2 New Pence 1971

United Kingdom · 1971 · 2 New Pence
Circulating coinCommonUNC · Uncirculated
€1.50estimate in UNC
1,454,856,250coins minted
N664 KM916
JSReference number JSJS-2WRYX
Circulating coin

The 2 new pence coin of 1971 was introduced at the decimalisation of the British monetary system. It is part of the first decimal issues of the United Kingdom.

The coin's story

The 2 New Pence coin of 1971 marks the transition to the decimal system in the United Kingdom. It is very common and sought after for its emblematic design.

    ObverseThe Queen's Portrait

    ELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D·1971
    Design
    The portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the “Girls of Great Britain and Ireland” tiara.
    Legend
    ELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D·1971 (Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith).

    AMDesigned by Arnold Machin

    ReverseThe Prince of Wales's Feathers

    NEW PENCE ICH DIEN 2
    Design
    The badge of the Prince of Wales: three ostrich feathers passing through a coronet, with the motto ICH DIEN (I serve).
    Denomination
    NEW PENCE, at the top, and 2, at the bottom.

    CIDesigned by Christopher Ironside

    Specifications

    • Denomination2 New Pence
    • Year1971
    • Mintage1,454,856,250
    • MintRoyal Mint, Llantrisant
    • MaterialBronze
    • ShapeRound
    • Diameter26.09 mm
    • Thickness1.75 mm
    • Weight7.06 g
    • EdgePlain
    • ScriptsLatin

    Actual size

    2 New Pence 26.09 mm 2 € 25.75 mm 1 € 23.25 mm

    Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.75 mm.

    Composition

    Copper97 % Zinc2.5 % Tin0.5 %

    Reference catalogues

    N664Numista KM916Krause (Standard Catalog of World Coins)

    Same country, same period at the scale of real diameters

    ½ penny1971 · 17.15 mm 1 Penny1971 · 20.3 mm 2 New Pence1971 · 26.09 mm

    By the same engraver: Arnold Machin 50 coins

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