1987 2p Elizabeth II BU (non-magnetic) – reverse

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1987 2p Elizabeth II BU (non-magnetic)

Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; non-magnetic

1987United KingdomBU

Worth about £1.70 in BU condition. 172,425 were minted, the 38th lowest of any BU 2p.

Denomination

Type Value

£1.70

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

Condition

Mintage

172,425

Physical Properties

Composition:Bronze

Weight:7.12g

Shape:Round

Diameter:25.9mm

Thickness:1.85mm

Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)

Mint:Royal Mint

Features & Details

RoundBronze

Value source:Numista type value

Value date:18 May 2026

Is the 1987 2p (Elizabeth II) rare?

38th/ 42

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Its BU mintage of 172,425 is the 38th lowest of 42 BU 2p coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 1987 Elizabeth II 2p

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Circulationnon-magnetic
£0.09
Mintage 218,100,750
1987 2p Elizabeth II (non-magnetic)
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BUnon-magnetic
£1.70
Mintage 172,425
1987 2p Elizabeth II BU (non-magnetic) (this page)
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Proofnon-magnetic
£1.70
Mintage 88,659
1987 2p Elizabeth II Proof (non-magnetic)

Elizabeth II 2p by year

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