2 Pence - Elizabeth II, United Kingdom (2024)

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1985-1992
Value	2 Pence (0.02&nbspGBP)
Currency	Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition	Bronze
Weight	7.12g
Diameter	25.9mm
Thickness	1.85mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 867
References	KM# 936, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. Sp# C3 Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United KingdomPre-Decimal Issues (56^th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·1990
RDM

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

The badge of the Prince of Wales, a plume of three ostrich feathers enfiling a coronet of cross pattée and fleur de lis, dividing motto with legend above and denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TWO PENCE
ICH DIEN
2

Translation: I serve

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

Edge

Plain

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Comments

1992 saw the changeover from bronze to copper-plated steel for both the 1p & 2p to reduce the cost of production. Both bronze and copper-plated steel 1992 coins can be found, however those in Proof & Brilliant Uncirculated sets were struck in Bronze, while circulation strikes were copper-plated steel.

(former Spink ref. 4376)

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Frequency
1985	107 113 000	£ 0.03	£ 0.05	£ 0.09	£ 0.13	£ 0.18	£ 0.45	£ 0.45	31%
1985	178 375							£ 1.70	0.8%	BU
1985	102 015							£ 1.60	1.8%	Proof
1986	168 967 500	£ 0.03	£ 0.05	£ 0.09	£ 0.09	£ 0.14	£ 0.21	£ 0.49	32%
1986	167 224							£ 1.50	0.7%	BU
1986	104 597							£ 1.70	1.8%	Proof
1987	218 100 750	£ 0.05	£ 0.05	£ 0.09	£ 0.09	£ 0.13	£ 0.19	£ 0.40	34%
1987	172 425							£ 1.40	0.6%	BU
1987	88 659							£ 1.40	1.5%	Proof
1988	419 889 000	£ 0.04	£ 0.05	£ 0.09	£ 0.13	£ 0.14	£ 0.25	£ 0.37	49%
1988	134 067							£ 1.10	0.6%	BU
1988	79 314							£ 1.20	1.7%	Proof
1989	359 226 000	£ 0.02	£ 0.06	£ 0.09	£ 0.10	£ 0.20	£ 0.21	£ 0.42	45%
1989	77 569							£ 1.10	0.4%	BU
1989	85 704							£ 2.20	1.2%	Proof
1990	204 499 700	£ 0.02	£ 0.03	£ 0.08	£ 0.11	£ 0.14	£ 0.17	£ 0.98	30%
1990	102 606							£ 0.98	0.7%	BU
1990	79 052							£ 1.70	1.4%	Proof
1991	86 625 250	£ 0.02	£ 0.06	£ 0.07	£ 0.10	£ 0.14	£ 0.25	£ 0.38	19%
1991	74 975							£ 0.99	0.5%	BU
1991	55 144							£ 1.70	0.9%	Proof
1992	78 421				£ 0.92	£ 0.92	£ 1.10	£ 1.20	3%	BU
1992	62 326							£ 1.70	1.9%	Proof

Values in the table above are expressed in GBP. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

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