2 Pence – United Kingdom

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 25th anniversary of decimal currency

Context

Year: 1996

Issuer: United Kingdom

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 15,000

Material

Diameter: 25.91 mm

Weight: 7.12 g

Silver weight: 6.59 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #936b

Numista: #41309

Value

Exchange value: 0.02 GBP = $0.03

Bullion value: $18.08

Inflation-adjusted value: 0.05 GBP

Obverse

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·1996

RDM

Translation:

Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith 1996

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Inscription:

TWO PENCE

ICH DIEN

2

Translation:

TWO PENCE

I SERVE

2

Script: Latin

Languages: German, English

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1996	—	15,000	Proof

💎 Very Rare