1996 2p Elizabeth II BU (magnetic) – reverse

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1996 2p Elizabeth II BU (magnetic)

Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; magnetic

1996United KingdomBU

Worth about £0.71 in BU condition. 86,501 were minted, the 24th lowest of any BU 2p.

Denomination

Type Value

£0.71

Numista type value · Mar 2026This issue not priced separatelyHow we value coins

Condition

Mintage

86,501

Physical Properties

Composition:Copper plated steel

Weight:7.12g

Shape:Round

Diameter:25.9mm

Thickness:2.05mm

Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)

Mint:Royal Mint

Features & Details

RoundCopper plated steel

Value source:Numista type value

Value date:6 Mar 2026

Is the 1996 2p (Elizabeth II) rare?

24th/ 42

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Its BU mintage of 86,501 is the 24th lowest of 42 BU 2p coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 1996 Elizabeth II 2p

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Circulationmagnetic
£0.12
Mintage 296,278,000
1996 2p Elizabeth II (magnetic)
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BUmagnetic
£0.71
Mintage 86,501
1996 2p Elizabeth II BU (magnetic) (this page)
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Proofmagnetic
£0.71
Mintage 67,581
1996 2p Elizabeth II Proof (magnetic)

Elizabeth II 2p by year

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