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Royal Shield 2p 2017 BU

Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Royal Shield

2017United KingdomBU

Worth about £1.08 in BU condition. 42,025 were minted, the 8th lowest of any BU 2p.

Denomination

Type Value

£1.08

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

Condition

Mintage

42,025

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 2017 2p rare?

8th/ 42

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Its BU mintage of 42,025 is the 8th lowest of 42 BU 2p coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 2017 Royal Shield 2p

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Circulation
£0.11
Mintage 16,600,000
Royal Shield 2p 2017
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BU
£1.08
Mintage 42,025
Royal Shield 2p 2017 BU (this page)
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Proof
£1.08
Mintage 11,456
Royal Shield 2p 2017 Proof
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Gold Proof
£1,252
Mintage 24
Royal Shield 2p 2017 Gold Proof

Royal Shield 2p by year

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