Is a 1983 new pence 2p worth anything?

The 2p coin from 1983 However, a mistake wasd made and a batch of 2p coins dated 1983 was accidentally minted with the old wording on. This mistake is what makes them valuable to collectors, with some being snapped up on eBay up to £1,700.

Are the 2p new pence worth anything?

Since there are relatively few coins with the date 1983 and the inscription ‘NEW PENCE’ in circulation, they may well have a value higher than face value to a collector. The Royal Mint is, however, unable to comment on the value of any individual coin and we would recommend that you should consult a coin dealer.

Is a 1966 penny valuable?

Most 1966 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their weight in copper. The current copper melt value for each penny is about $0.02. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1966 penny with no mint mark is worth around $0.20 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade.

How rare is a 1971 1p?

The 1971 New Penny 1p coin It struck and incredible 1.5 billion of them in the first year alone. Since then they have undergone very few changes. The portrait of the queen has been updated four times, while the back has had 3 versions in total.

What is the rarest 2p coin?

Some of the rarest 2p coins are a small batch from 1983 which were accidentally minted with the words “new pence” on them instead of “two pence”, according to the Royal Mint. All 2p coins printed between 1971 and 1981 had “new pence” printed on them but after that, the writing changed to “two pence.”

How many 2p coins are in the UK?

Out of the millions of 2p coins minted in the UK every year, there are a small number of UK 2p coins that become rare and valuable. Considering we usually have lots of these floating about in our bags, it’s well worth taking a quick look and seeing if you’ve got one.

Where can I find rare £2 coins to collect?

The Royal Mint sells a range of two pound coin albums to store your collected coins in for safety and display. They do a general one, or a four volume set with the names and details of each circulated £2 coin in each, so that you can see which ones you have yet to collect. The top 10 rare £two pound coins are shown in the coin list above.

What is considered a rare coin?

The term rare as used on this webpage refers to a coins availibility in active circulation (coins not held in a private collection), not in terms of the number of coins that exist.