1971 UK Britain One New Penny & Two New Pence Coin Decimalization of the UK Coins

Country United Kingdom
Type Common coin
Years 1971-1981
Value 2 New Pence
0.02 GBP = 0.026 USD
Metal Bronze
Weight 7.12 g
Diameter 25.9 mm
Thickness 1.85 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
References KM# 916, Sp# C1
Obverse
Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara

Lettering: D·G·REG·F·D·1980 ELIZABETH·II

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse
The Badge of the Prince of Wales: a plume of ostrich feathers within a coronet, above the German motto "ICH DIEN" (I serve)

Lettering:
NEW PENCE
ICH DIEN
2

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