UK Coins of 1971
Quick answer
In 1971, the Royal Mint struck 13 distinct British coins across 10 denominations.
Decimal Day. The new 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p and 50p replaced pre-decimal coinage on 15 February 1971. The most valuable 1971-dated coin in our database is the
2 New Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait at
£7
(highest realised auction price across all grades).
13Coins catalogued
10Denominations issued
2 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Maundy decimal
Lowest mintage: 1,018
0Key dates flagged
Average realised price trend, 1971 coins
Monthly average sale price across all 1971-dated UK coins (any grade) on rolling 24-month window. Months with fewer than 3 sales are excluded.
Every 1971-dated UK coin
Grouped by denomination, smallest to largest. Click any coin for the full history and realised prices.