How to collect £2
The UK £2 coin is one of the most collectable modern coins in circulation. Since its introduction in 1998, hundreds of millions have been released, but some designs are now highly sought after by collectors. In this guide, you’ll discover:
There has been other two pound coins. From 1823 until 1996 they made occasional appearances and the double-sovereign has a two pound value. Commemorative two pound coins were issued from 1986 to 1996. This category is primarily concerned with the circulating coins of 1997 onwards.
specifications:
- Which £2 coins are rare.
- Key mintage figures
- How much your £2 coin is worth
- What to look for on the coin
Which £2 to look for?
The lowest mintage £2 are:(These are coins in our database, list may not be exhustive)
- 2002 Commonwealth Games Ireland £2 (mintage: 485,500)
- 2002 Commonwealth Games Wales £2 (mintage: 588,500)
- 2015 Britannia Standard Reverse £2 (mintage: 650,000)
- 2015 First World War Centenary Royal Navy £2 (mintage: 650,000)
- 2002 Commonwealth Games England £2 (mintage: 650,500)
- 2002 Commonwealth Games Scotland £2 (mintage: 771,750)
- 2012 Handover to Rio £2 (mintage: 845,000)
- 2008 Olympic Centenary £2 (mintage: 910,000)
- 2008 Olympic Handover £2 (mintage: 918,000)
- 2011 King James Bible £2 (mintage: 975,000)
Coins in the £2 Category
 | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) | |
 | Charles III (2022-Present) |
More Information about £2 coins for Collectors
The current Two Pound (£2) coin that is found in circulation is a bimetallic coin introduced on 15th June 1998 (although the first are dated 1997). There are almost 500 million £2 coins of various designs in current circulation.There has been other two pound coins. From 1823 until 1996 they made occasional appearances and the double-sovereign has a two pound value. Commemorative two pound coins were issued from 1986 to 1996. This category is primarily concerned with the circulating coins of 1997 onwards.
specifications:
- Weight: 12 g
- Diameter: 28.4 mm
- Thickness: 2.5 mm
- Edge: Milled, with incuse lettering
- Design style: Circular, bi-metallic
- Composition Outer ring: Nickel-brass (76% Cu, 20% Zn and 4% Ni)
- Composition Centre: Cupro-nickel (75% Cu , 25% Ni)