Two Pence 1984 (mint sets only), Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information
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The two pence coin is currently the second lowest circulating denomination of the British (decimal) Pound Sterling, after the half penny was demonetised in 1984. It was one of three new coins introduced into general circulation on the 15 February 1971 when the United Kingdom adopted a new decimal currency system. The other two new coins were the 1/2p and 1p coins (5p, 10p and 50p had been introduced earlier). To avoid confusion between the old and new coinage all three coins initially had the word "NEW" incorporated into the reverse design; this was later removed. Bronze was replaced for new coins with copper-plated steel in 1992. In 2008, a new design was introduced. The original coins are still current though, and circulate in parallel with the new ones. No two pence coins were issued for general circulation in 1984. Some Proof FDC and Brilliant Uncirculated coins were struck for the mint sets of the year only. One penny and two pence coins are legal tender only up to the sum of 20p; this means that it is permissible to refuse payment of sums greater than this amount in 1p and 2p coins in order to settle a debt. | ||||||||||||
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| Variety | In mint sets | |
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| Mintage | Issued: 158,820 (included in total) | |
| In Set |
1984 United Kingdom Uncirculated Coin Collection, mintage 158,820
8 coins: £1 Scottish Thistle, 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p, 1/2p | |
| Variety | Proof FDC | |
| Mintage | Issued: 106,520 (included in total) | |
| In Set |
United Kingdom Proof Coin Collection 1984, mintage 106,520
8 coins: £1 Scottish Thistle, 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p, 1/2p | |
| Source | Edition | About | Link | Notes |
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| Spink, Coins of England and the United Kingdom | Mintage | |||
| Spink, Coins of England and the United Kingdom | Varieties | Proof FDC |
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| Royal Mint |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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| Currency | Pound Sterling |
| Coin Type | Two Pence (Ironside design, Bronze) |
| Issued | 1984 |
| Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Effigy | Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait, by Arnold Machin |
| Face Value | 2 (x Penny) |
| Circulation Mintage | 158,820 |
| Total Mintage | 265,340 |
| Current | Yes |
| Material | Bronze |
| Designer | Christopher Ironside |
| Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal Alignment (Axis 0) |
| Size | 25.9100 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8500 mm |
| Mass | 7.1280 g |
| OCC ID | XYRV-PEVR-CDWA-EDQG |
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| Source | Reference ID |
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| Spink, Coins of England and the United Kingdom | C2 (was 4236) |
| Krause, Standard Catalog of World Coins | Great Britain KM# 928 |