A small batch of 2p coins minted in 1983 had the words ‘new pence’ instead of ‘two pence’ on one side. They’re now worth £500. All 2p coins minted before 1982 should say ‘new pence’.

What 2p is worth money?

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 much is a 1980 2p worth?

A small number of the coins that are still in circulation from the 1980s have sold for up to £400 recently. That’s because all 2p coins minted before 1982 should say ‘new pence’, while those manufactured after this date should say ‘two pence’.

Is a 1971 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. In February 1971 decimal 2p coins were introduced as legal tender, along with the half penny and one penny coins.

What is the rarest two pence coin?

Back in 2016, another one sold for £1,350 after being donated to charity by an anonymous donor. The 2p was almost thrown away, after being thought to be a fake, but after Royal British Legion volunteers in Wiltshire took it to a bank, they discovered it was incredibly rare.

How much is a 1983 2p coin worth?

This means a collector would most likely be willing to pay a little more to get hold of one on the secondary market. The individual 1983 2p coin has been known to sell for £500 – £700, however the 1983 coin sets have been known to sell for over £1,000 on the secondary market!

What’s the value of a 2p coin on eBay?

We’ve rounded up the ones to look out for in your wallet. One eBay seller recently sold a rare silver 2p coin for £56 on the auction website. Two pence coins are normally copper so it appears to be an error coin.

Which is the rarest 2p coin in the world?

But there are some error coins which have mistakes on them that make them rarer and more valuable for coin collectors. 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.

Is the 1971 2p coin still in circulation?

In fact, nearly 1.5 billion 1971 2p coins were struck. The 2p you should be looking for is the 1983 ‘New Pence’ 2p, as this was struck in error and should say ‘Two Pence’. Hi Rachel, I have a 1983 2 pence coin, I had it in change . That’s very lucky Debra. It must have been broken out of a commemorative set. Do you still have the coin?