Is a 1971 new pence 2p worth anything?

Unfortunately for all those who have contacted us asking whether their stack of 2p coins dating from 1971 to 1981 are worth hundreds of pounds, the answer is no.

Are there any valuable 10 pence coins?

As far as 10p coins go, the rarest and most valuable are still on the A to Z collection minted in 2018 and re-released in 2019. Each letter of the alphabet was represented with an easy-to-guess illustrated design, celebrating best of British themes including James Bond, a cup of tea and cricket.

How rare is a 1971 2p?

Produced between 1971 and 1981, the coins features the words ‘new pence’, which was used on all of the two pennies pieces until ‘two pence’ was introduced in 1982. One coin, dated from the initial release date in 1971, is currently on the site for £14,000, and is described as ‘extremely rare’.

Why are 1971 pennies valuable?

The 1971 New Penny 1p coin The portrait of the queen has been updated four times, while the back has had 3 versions in total. Each version has been minted a least a billions times – which means its incredibly tricky to track down the valuable ones.

How much is a penny from 1971 worth?

Most 1971 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 1971 penny with no mint mark is worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

Is a new pence coin 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.

How much is the Peter Rabbit 50p worth?

Celebrating Beatrix Potter’s first Children’s Book there were 9.7 Million Peter Rabbit 50p Coins minted in 2016. If you own the Peter Rabbit 50p coin it’s currently worth £3.50.

Which 2p new pence is worth money?

Error “new pence” 1983 2p coin – up to £900 After that, the wording was changed to “two pence”. But in 1983, a small number of coins were mistakenly struck with the words “new pence” again. That glitch has made these coins extremely valuable for collectors – and the correct pre-1983 “new pence” coins worth little.

Is a 1971 penny worth anything UK?

A more common find is the 1971 ‘new penny’. These coins are from the first run after decimalisation was introduced, when Britain switched its standard to 100 pennies in the pound. A 1971 penny could fetch a premium, with one recently selling for £5.99 on eBay.