You could have rare 2p coin with ‘unique’ mistake – and it’s worth hefty £1k
It’s always worth taking a moment to sift through your loose change, as you never know what treasures might be lurking there.
Unbeknownst to many, certain rare coins can fetch a pretty penny. Whether it’s the coveted Kew Gardens 50p or an ultra-rare Churchill piece valued at £60,000, it pays to keep a keen eye on your coin collection.
Recently, TikTok user @CoinCollectingWizard shared some valuable advice with his 183,000 followers. He revealed: “£1,000 if your 2p says New Pence. There are so many news articles and eBay listings of people trying to sell the 1971 New Pence Two Pence coin for thousands.”
However, he clarified: “The problem is this coin is just 2p, the only 2p coin that has a value of around £1,000 is the 1983 New Pence Two Pence coin. Here is what you need to look for and where you need to pay attention as I get thousands of comments asking about this.”
He then went on to describe the specific features of the 2p coin in question, emphasising the importance of finding the 1983 version.
The user added: “So now we know 1971 is just 2p, let’s talk about the rare one. The 1983 New Pence coin was a mistake in Royal Mint coin packs when they changed the wording from New Pence to Two Pence. If you find a 2p coin, then check it first of all for the words New Pence. If it says New Pence, then check it for the date of 1983.”
For coin enthusiasts on the hunt, there’s a 1983 2p piece that could make you a pretty penny it’s valued at an impressive £1,000. In contrast, its 1971 counterpart won’t fetch much in the market.
The recent TikTok post revealing these facts has gone viral with 4,300 likes and numerous comments prompting quite the conversation.
Someone curiously inquired: “2p is still 2p, why would anyone pay £1,000?” Another confidently stated: “I have all.”
Meanwhile, one commenter mentioned: “I have one or two.” And in a humorous twist, another person noted: “I have this coin and I’m from Malaysia.”