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Decimal Two Pence Coins

George III <-- :: --> Edward III

Decimal One Penny <<-- : -->> Decimal Five Pence

First Type

1972 proof two pence This date is only found in proof condition, and was not issued for circulation

1981 two pence

Second Type

Modified reverse (from 1992 2p)

Third & Fourth Types

Fourth Type 1992 two pence, copper-plated steel The third type is identical but in bronze.

Minor reverse variation during 1993 Top: Short stem to P, small beads, right arm of N points at bead; 1993 and earlier dates Bottom: Longer stem to P, larger beads, right arm of N points to gap; 1993 and later dates Both equally common

Fifth Type

1999 2p, obverse

Sixth Type

2009 2p, new obverse and reverse

Main Pictures Index
Index for Decimal Coins
Earlier: Two Pence of George III
First: Half Groat of Edward III

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Pictures of Coins of UK - The Decimal Two Pence / Copyright reserved by the author, Tony Clayton
v10 12th January 2010