Is my 1971 2p worth anything?
Unfortunately for all those who have contacted us asking whether their stack of 2p coins dating from 1971 to 1981 are worth hundreds of pounds, the answer is no. The Royal Mint explains: ‘To avoid confusion between the old and new coinage all three coins had the word ‘NEW’ incorporated into the reverse design.
What makes a 1971 2 pence coin rare?
It’s from 1971 – when decimalisation was introduced – and is half silver, half copper. It’s likely the coin has been tarnished and tampered with over the decades rather than a mistake being made during the minting process, which makes it less valuable for collectors.
Is the 1971 New Penny valuable?
A more common find is the 1971 ‘new penny’. These coins are from the first run after decimalisation was introduced, when Britain switched its standard to 100 pennies in the pound. A 1971 penny could fetch a premium, with one recently selling for £5.99 on eBay.
What makes a 1971 penny valuable?
The 1971 penny is made from a composition consisting of 95% copper and 5% zinc. Because the value of the coin’s copper content exceeds 1 cent, all 1971 pennies are automatically worth more than face value and are therefore worth keeping.
How much is a 1972 half dollar coin worth?
Type: Kennedy Half Dollar Year: 1972 Mint Mark: D Face Value: 0.50 USD Total Produced: 141,890,000 Silver Content: 0% Numismatic Value: 50 cents to $2.75 Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around 50 cents, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $3 at auction
What is the value of a 1971 Liberty half dollar?
Mass / Weight: 11.34 grams. What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.): USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1971-D Kennedy Half Dollar is Worth $2.11 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.
Who is on the 1971 Silver Dollar?
The 1971 dollar coin features former President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the front and an eagle landing on the moon on the reverse. The coin is 38 mm in diameter and was minted in Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco.