Two Pence

Two Pence: Introduction

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.

The following have minted Two Pence during their reign:

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