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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]
Detailed information about the coin 2 Pence, Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; set Issue), United Kingdom, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data
The British decimal one penny ( 1p) coin is a unit of currency and denomination of sterling coinage worth of one pound. Its obverse featured the profile of Queen Elizabeth II since the coin's introduction on 15 February 1971, the day British currency was decimalised until her death on 8 September 2022. A new portrait featuring King Charles III ...
- 20.3 mm
- £0.01
- 3.56 g
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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 following 14 files are in this category, out of 14 total. 2001 2p coin.jpg 312 × 312; 44 KB. 2007 2p coin.jpg 312 × 308; 42 KB. 2016 2p coin.jpg 308 × 324; 59 KB. Two New Pence.jpg 644 × 643; 69 KB. Two Pence 01.jpg 636 × 636; 108 KB. Two Pence Back.jpg 2,592 × 1,944; 2.35 MB. Moneda 2 peniques Reino Unido 2012.jpg 4,000 × 2,086; 1.59 MB.
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.
