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Royal Shield 2p 2008 Proof

Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield

2008United KingdomProof

Worth about £1.03 as a proof. 20,000 were minted, the 11th lowest of any proof 2p.

Denomination

Type Value

£1.03

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

Condition

Proof

Mintage

20,000

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:18 May 2026

Is the Royal Shield 2008 2p rare?

11th/ 53

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Its proof mintage of 20,000 is the 11th lowest of 53 proof 2p coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 2008 Royal Shield 2p

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Circulation
£0.13
Mintage 241,679,000
Royal Shield 2p 2008
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BU
£1.03
Mintage 100,000
Royal Shield 2p 2008 BU
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Proof
£1.03
Mintage 20,000
Royal Shield 2p 2008 Proof (this page)

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