Pictures of Coins of the UK

by Tony Clayton

Decimal Two Pence Coins

Edward VII <-- : : --> 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, 1984 1984 only found in Royal Mint sets

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

Seventh Type

2015 2p, new obverse

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Two Pence of Edward VII <-- : : --> Half Groat of Edward III

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