Description: The 1971 New Pence 2p coin from the United Kingdom is part of the first series of decimal coins introduced in the UK in 1971 when the country transitioned to the decimal currency system. The coin features the following details: Key Features of the 1971 2p Coin 1.Obverse (Front): The portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Arnold Machin, is depicted with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D.G.REG.F.D.” followed by the year (1971). This version of the Queen’s profile was commonly used on coins from the late 1960s and early 1970s. 2.Reverse (Back): The coin displays a depiction of the Badge of the Prince of Wales, which consists of a plume of three ostrich feathers emerging from a coronet. The motto “ICH DIEN” (meaning “I serve” in German) is shown below. Surrounding the badge is the inscription “NEW PENCE” to indicate that it was part of the newly decimalized currency system. 3.Metal Composition: The 1971 2p coin is made of bronze, containing 97% copper, 2.5% zinc, and 0.5% tin.
Price: 500 GBP
Location: Guildford
End Time: 2024-11-12T12:06:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12.68 GBP
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Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
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Denomination: 2p
Year of Issue: 1971
Time Period: c.1971-Now
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Modified Item: No
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Colour: bronze
