2 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Silver Proof obverse
Obverse
2 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Silver Proof reverse
Reverse
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Very Rare: fewer than 100,000 minted. Rarely sells: 1 verified sales in the last 12 months.

2 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait Silver Proof (1996)

CountryUK Year1996 Denom2 Pence Mintage15,000 MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver (.925) Melt £8.48
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year1996
Denomination2 Pence
Face value2p
Mintage15,000
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionSilver (.925) (925/1000 fine)
Weight7.120g · 0.2117 t oz
Diameter25.9mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around

Reverse

The badge of the Prince of Wales, a plume of three ostrich feathers enfiling a coronet of cross pattée and fleur de lys, dividing motto with legend above and denomination below

Silver content
Fine troy oz 0.2117
Melt value £8.48
Premium over melt £7.06

Silver Proof 2p market value

£15.54
Median of 1 verified PR-65 sale.
Last sale 1 months ago View price history →

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Grade Latest Median 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
PR-65 £15.54 🔒 eBay £15.54 (1) – £15.54 – £15.54 1 1 13-09-2026
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About the 1996 2 Pence - Elizabeth II – Silver Proof

The 1996 2 Pence - Elizabeth II – Silver Proof is a collector 2 pence coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 7.12g and measures 25.91mm across. Reverse design: The badge of the Prince of Wales, a plume of three ostrich feathers enfiling a coronet of cross pattée and fleur de lys, dividing motto with legend above and denomination below.

15,000 were struck.

Common questions

How much is the 1996 2 Pence - Elizabeth II – Silver Proof worth?

The 1996 2 Pence - Elizabeth II – Silver Proof has a price in one grade on MyCoinage so far: £15.54 in PR-65, the median of its verified sales. Its silver content is worth about £8.48 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1996 2 Pence - Elizabeth II – Silver Proof?

Check the weight 7.12g and diameter 25.91mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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