1971 2p Elizabeth II Proof
Worth about £0.10 as a proof. 350,000 were minted, the 53rd lowest of any proof 2p.
Physical Properties
Features & Details
Is the 1971 2p (Elizabeth II) rare?
53rd/ 53
Its proof mintage of 350,000 is the 53rd lowest of 53 proof 2p coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1971 Elizabeth II 2p
Photo: NumistaCirculation£0.13
Mintage 1,454,856,250
1971 2p Elizabeth II
- Photo: NumistaBUBU (in blue wallet)
£0.10
Mintage —
1971 2p Elizabeth II BU
- Photo: NumistaProof
£0.10
Mintage 350,000
1971 2p Elizabeth II Proof (this page)
Elizabeth II 2p by year
About the 1971 2p Elizabeth II Proof
The Elizabeth II 2nd portrait 2 pence coin, minted in 1971, represents a significant chapter in British numismatic history as part of the decimalisation of the United Kingdom's currency system. The coin features a second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Arnold Machin, which was notable for its realistic portrayal of the monarch and has become iconic in its own right. Made primarily of bronze, this coin's composition includes 97 percent copper, 2.5 percent zinc, and 0.5 percent tin, contributing to its distinct colour and durability.
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