2 New Pence
Two New Pence
United Kingdom · 1971
A British bronze coin featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the Prince of Wales's feathers on the reverse.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 1971
- Denomination
- 2 New Pence
- Metal
- Bronze (97% copper, 0.5% tin, 2.5% zinc)
- Grade
- About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS) with minor handling wear.
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Overview
A British bronze coin featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the Prince of Wales's feathers on the reverse.
Historical significance
This coin was issued as part of the massive decimalisation of British currency on 15 February 1971, replacing the old system of pounds, shillings, and pence.
Obverse (front)
Right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, surrounded by the legend 'ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 1971'. Designed by Arnold Machin.
Reverse (back)
The Badge of the Prince of Wales, consisting of the plume of ostrich feathers within a coronet, with the motto 'ICH DIEN' on a ribbon below, the numeral '2' below that, and the legend 'NEW PENCE' arched above. Designed by Christopher Ironside.
Estimated value
$0.10 to $0.50 in circulated condition, up to $2.00 to $5.00 in uncirculated Mint State.
What drives this coin's value
Condition and original mint luster are the primary value drivers, as 1971 is an extremely high-mintage common date.
Grade assessment
About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS) with minor handling wear.
Mintage & rarity
Very common; over 1.4 billion minted for 1971.
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Due to massive mintage and low face value, counterfeiting of circulating 1971 two new pence coins is virtually non-existent.
Notable varieties & errors
No major rare die varieties or errors command significant premiums for this year, though proof versions were struck for collectors.
Similar coins
British 2 pence coins from later years (which say 'TWO PENCE' instead of 'NEW PENCE' starting in 1982).
Care & preservation
Handle by the edges using cotton gloves if possible. Store in a cool, dry environment in a PVC-free flip or capsule. Do not clean, as cleaning damages the original mint luster and severely reduces numismatic value.
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