Guide to Collecting Two Pence

Coins in the Two Pence Category

ObverseGeorge III
(1760-1820)
ObverseElizabeth II
(1952-2022)
ObverseCharles III
(2022-Present)

Which Two Pence to look for?

The lowest mintage Two Pence are:
(These are coins in our database, list may not be exhustive)

How to collect Two Pence

The Two Pence (or twopence) coins were introduced at decimalisation in 1971, as Bronze (1971–1992, 1998, with thickness 1.85mm) and Copper-plated steel (1992–present with thickness 2.03mm). Previous to that the twopence was minted in 1797 as copper (the famous Cartwheel Twopence) and as silver in 1817, 1818 and 1820. Any other twopences are from Maundy sets.

More Information about coins for Collectors

The Two Pence (or twopence) coins were introduced at decimalisation in 1971, as Bronze (1971–1992, 1998, with thickness 1.85mm) and Copper-plated steel (1992–present with thickness 2.03mm). Previous to that the twopence was minted in 1797 as copper (the famous Cartwheel Twopence) and as silver in 1817, 1818 and 1820. Any other twopences are from Maundy sets.