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Royal Shield 2p 2016 BU

Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Royal Shield

2016United KingdomBU

Worth about £1.08 in BU condition. 30,205 were minted, the 4th lowest of any BU 2p.

Denomination

Type Value

£1.08

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

Condition

Mintage

30,205

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 2016 2p rare?

4th/ 42

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Its BU mintage of 30,205 is the 4th lowest of 42 BU 2p coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 2016 Royal Shield 2p

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Circulation
£0.10
Mintage 185,600,000
Royal Shield 2p 2016
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BU
£1.08
Mintage 30,205
Royal Shield 2p 2016 BU (this page)
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Proof
£1.08
Mintage 10,328
Royal Shield 2p 2016 Proof

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