Rare 1p Coins
2020 marked the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, and the official end of the Second World War.
This coin is exceedingly rare. The Secret Service confiscated the early specimens until the U.S. Mint admitted they were genuine. Counterfeits abound but usually have the wrong mint mark. In May 2014, a mother in Texas found one while going through rolls of coins. PCGS graded the coin AU-55, and it is valued at approximately $24,000.
Rare 50p Coins are the most collected coins from general circulation in the UK by British coin collectors. Some fifty pence coins have a low mintage figure making them rare coins that are hard to find in your pocket change. Fifty pence coins are produced in their millions by the Royal Mint, who send them to UK banks and Post Offices who put them into general circulation. Rare 1p with crab Not all coins are worth 1p (Image: Getty) Guernsey started issuing 1p Guernsey coins in 1971 with crabs on the back. While normal on the island, the crab 1p piece is rare on the. Jan 17, 2020 Rarest 1p With 1.5 billion pennies struck by the Royal Mint in the first year alone of decimalisation, back in 1971, finding any value in your coppers might seem unlikely. The 1p was first issued in 1971 (although 1971 coins were actually made available earlier in blue folders to enable the public to become familiar with them). With the two pence, it is one of only two denominations that has been made to the same size specifications from decimalisation in 1971 right up to the present day.
Following the Allies’ acceptance of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender on the 8th May 1945, the war in Europe had finally come to a close after a long five years of conflict.
Most UK collectors will be familiar with the United Kingdom 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day £2 coin issued earlier this year to commemorate the historic event.
However, Allied Nations across the globe have been commemorating 75 years since the end of the Second World War and this important anniversary has been marked with unique coin issues from some of the world’s most renowned Mints.
Coins issued by the Netherlands, Canada, France, and Belgium, in addition to the UK £2, have been brought together for the first time in the remarkable 75th Anniversary of VE Day Allied Nations Coin Pack.
75th Anniversary of VE Day Allied Nations Coin Pack
Featuring FIVE carefully chosen commemorative coins from world renowned Mints and including The Royal Mint’s 75th Anniversary of VE Day £2 coin as the centrepiece, this limited edition Commemorative Coin Packhas been released JUST for Change Checkers.
The coins included with this extraordinary set are:
United Kingdom £2
This brand new United Kingdom £2 coin by Royal Mint designer Dominique Evans features a woman holding a newspaper aloft in crowd of celebrating people, set against a backdrop of the word ‘VICTORY’. The edge inscription reads ‘JUST TRIUMPH AND PROUD SORROW’.
Canada $2
As a tribute to the fallen and a promise to never forget, Canada have issued a commemorative $2 coin marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. This coin re-creates the iconic Victory Nickel design on a brand new $2 coin.
Belgium 2.5 Euro
The Royal Mint of Belgium issued this 2.5 Euro coin designed by Luc Luycx to show Europe lit with fireworks in honor of this 75th anniversary. The reverse shows the newly liberated Brussels on 4th September 1944.
This coin is limited to a maximum circulation of 50,000 pieces worldwide.
Netherlands 5 Euro
Although part of the Netherlands had already been liberated in 1944, it wasn’t until the 5th May 1945 that the whole of the Netherlands was allowed to live in freedom. This 5 Euro is the official commemorative coin to mark such an important moment in history and has been designed by artist Marijke van Warmerdam.
Only 15,000 Silver-Plated pieces are available worldwide!
France 2 Euro
Renowned French army officer and statesman, Charles de Gaulle led the Free French Forces against Nazi Germany in World War II. This 2 Euro coin features two profiles of de Gaulle as both the revered army general during the war, and as President of France during his second term. A Lorraine cross also features on the design as the symbol of free France, chosen by General de Gaulle.
All of these incredible coins come presented in the Change Checker 75th Anniversary of VE Day Coin Pack. Which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below!
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Rare 1p Coins 1993
The Royal Mint has revealed no new 1p or 2p coins were struck over the past year. The news comes after a report by HM Treasury proposed scrapping pennies altogether – so, is the future of copper coins under threat again?
The last time no new 1p coins were struck was 1972, for 2p coins it was 1984.
There were also no new £2 coins struck this year, although this isn’t quite as rare – 2017 was the last time no new £2s were produced.
So what’s going on? Which? looks at why The Royal Mint stopped striking 1p, 2p and £2 coins in 2018-19, what the future of cash is and how to find a rare coin in your spare change.
Why were no new pennies struck in 2018?
Put simply, the Treasury says we have enough.
Right, now there are around 10.5bn 1p coins, 6.3bn 2p coins and 494m £2 coins in circulation across the UK.
It’s up to HM Treasury to tell the The Royal Mint how many coins to make to meet the demands of UK banks and the Post Office.
The Treasury says UK coins have an impressive lifespan, and rarely need replacing.
Could 1p and 2p coins be scrapped?
With the use of cash in decline across the UK, the future of copper coins has often been called into question.
It looked as if the penny’s days were numbered in March 2018, when then Chancellor Philip Hammond called for views on the current mix of notes and coins in circulation.
Research by the Treasury found that six in ten pennies are only used once in a transaction, then stashed away or lost. One in 12 are thrown straight in the bin.
But there was a backlash from the public, MPs and charities, who argued that many 1p and 2p coins end up in donation boxes. We donated over £320m in loose change to charities last year alone, according to one survey.
In May this year, the Treasury decided that the copper coins were still needed and confirmed that all denominations from the penny to the £50 note would continue to be available for ‘years to come’.
Read more:do 1p and 2p coins have a future?
Rare 1p Coins For Sale
How to spot a rare 1p or 2p coin
Unlike other coins, the design of the 1p and 2p coins haven’t changed much over the years. However, there are still rare finds that could interest collectors.
One of the most valuable 1p coins ever sold was the 1933 ‘old penny’, which in 2016 fetched £72,000 at auction. The Royal Mint struck less than 10 pennies with the 1933 date, making it incredibly sought-after.
You might have better luck finding a 1971 ‘new penny’ which may be valuable because they are the coins from the first run after decimalisation was introduced.
When it comes to 2p coins, it’s worth looking out for error coins.
In 1982, all 2p coins began to be stamped with ‘two pence’ instead of ‘new pence’. However, a minting error in 1983 meant some coins were stamped with the old-style wording.
This means that if you find a 1983 2p with the ‘new pence’ error, it could be worth a premium. In July 2019, a set of uncirculated 1983 2p error coins sold for £1,100.
How to spot a rare £2 coin
The £2 coin hasn’t been around for long – it launched in June 1998 – but it has stirred excitement among collectors.
The coins designed to commemorate the 2002 Commonwealth Games are the rarest £2s in the UK.
There were 2.5m issued with the same design but four different flags to celebrate the participating Home Nations: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
A series of new commemorative £2 coins are also about to enter circulation, including an RAF, WW1 Armistice, Frankenstein and Captain Cook design.
What to do if you find a valuable coin
If you discover a rare coin in your change, you should consult The Royal Mint to confirm it’s genuine.
You will usually get a letter to confirm its authenticity.
Once you have this you can sell it at an auction, online or through a coin dealer.
Rare 1p Coins Silver
It’s important to realise that a coin’s value is in the eyes of the collector, so this will impact how much someone is willing to pay.
Rare 1p Coins For Sale
The video below explains the different types of coins you can collect and for more information about how to spot an illegitimate coin, check out our investigation into the dark side of the coin investment craze.