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The British decimal two pence coin (often shortened to 2p in writing and speech) is a denomination of sterling coinage equalling 100 of a pound. Since the coin's introduction on 15 February 1971, the year British currency was decimalised, its obverse has featured four profiles of Queen Elizabeth II. [1]
The British twopence ( 2d) ( / ˈtʌpəns / or / ˈtuːpəns /) coin was a denomination of sterling coinage worth two pennies or 1 120 of a pound. It was a short-lived denomination in copper, being minted only in 1797 by Matthew Boulton 's Soho Mint .
The remaining decimal coins – at the time, the half penny (1 ⁄ 2 p), penny (1p) and two pence (2p) — were issued in 1971 at decimalisation. A quarter-penny coin, to be struck in aluminium, was proposed at the time decimalisation was being planned, but was never minted.
Background Information. The United Kingdom 2p coin was introduced on 15th February 1971, with the creation of a new decimal currency system. The other two coins issued at this time were the 1/2p and 1p coins. To avoid confusion between the old and new coinage, all three coins had the word 'NEW' incorporated into the reverse design.
The British decimal twenty pence coin is a denomination of sterling coinage worth 1 ⁄ 5 of a pound. Like the 50p coin, it is an equilateral curve heptagon. Its obverse has featured the profile of Queen Elizabeth II since the coin's introduction on 9 June 1982.
On 15 February 1971 - Decimal Day - the British currency system finally switched over from the old £sd system of pounds, shillings and pence to the current decimal system.
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Detailed information about the coin 2 Pence, Elizabeth II (4th portrait; magnetic), United Kingdom, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data.
