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Written by Joe Trewick January 11, 2023

When Was The £1 Coin Introduced?

Enjoy one of the most famous images on British currency with a 1983 £1 coin, also called the Royal Arms Coin. Even though the coin is no longer considered legal tender, there are millions still out there for collectors to acquire. How Much Is The 1983 £1 Coin Worth? In the early 1980s, it was...

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Written by Joe Trewick August 15, 2022

How much is the First World War Outbreak £2 coin worth?

The First World War Outbreak £2 coin was the first in a 5 coin series of £2 coins commemorating the First World War, but what is it worth today? According to average sold prices on eBay in 2021, the First World War Outbreak £2 Coin sells for an average of £3.24 not including postage and...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

How Much Is The 2013 Anniversary Of The Guinea £2 Coin Worth?

The Anniversary of the Guinea £2, often known as the Golden Guinea £2 coin, was the first time that another coin has been commemorated on a £2 coin. The real question is, however, how much is it worth today? You can expect to pay around £3.14 for a circulated version of the coin on eBay...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Charles Dickens £2 Coin: Is It Rare Or Worth Anything?

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” are just a few of the words that made Charles Dickens one of the most beloved authors, and his commemorative £2 coin is just as beloved by coin collectors – but how much is it worth today? The Charles Dickens £2 coin sells...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 12, 2024

Mary Rose £2 Coin: Is It Rare Or Worth Anything?

The Mary Rose £2 coin features an iconic design and has been in circulation for just over 10 years now, but how much is the coin worth and is it even rare? According to the most recent values in 2022, the Mary Rose £2 coin is worth around £4.99 on eBay without postage and packaging...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

How Much Is The 2011 King James Bible £2 Coin Worth?

The King James Bible £2 coin has been in circulation for just over 10 years and is quite unusual to find in your change, but how much is it worth today? According to the most recent values on eBay in 2022, the King James Bible sells for an average of £4.78 in circulated condition. Uncirculated...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Robert Burns £2 Coin: Is It Rare Or Worth Anything?

The Robert Burns £2 coin – commonly referred to as the ‘auld lang syne £2 coin’ – was introduced into circulation in 2009 – but how much is it worth today? According to average sold values on eBay in 2022, the Burns £2 Coin sells for £3.05 not including postage and packaging in circulated condition...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 14, 2023

How Much Is The 2008 Olympic Centenary £2 Coin Worth?

In 2008 there were two separate £2 coins issued to commemorate the Olympic Games, one for the handover to the London 2012 Olympics and the other to commemorate the Centenary of the Olympic Games in London; but how much is the latter worth today, and is it rare? The 2008 London Olympic centenary £2 coin...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 11, 2023

How Much Is The 2008 Olympic Games Handover £2 Coin Worth?

It is not every day that a country is honoured to host the Olympic Games. For London, this has happened just three times, and the 2008 Olympic Games Handover £2 coin commemorates the handing over of the Olympic Flag in anticipation of London hosting the 2012 Games. The coin consistently remains among the top 10...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

How Much Is The 2007 Slave Trade £2 Coin Worth?

Found a Slave Trade £2 coin in your change and want to know how much it’s worth? According to the most recent sold values on eBay in 2022, the 2007 Slave Trade £2 coin sells for £3.10 in circulated condition without postage and packaging. In the rest of this article, we’ll explore the mintage and...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

1707 £2 Coin: How Much Is It Worth And Is It Rare?

In 2007, to mark 300 years since the formation of the United Kingdom, the 1707 £2 coin was released into circulation. This coin represents the Tercentenary of the Act of Union between England and Scotland to form the United Kingdom with one Parliament, but how much is it worth today and is it rare?. According...

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

How Much Is The 2005 World War Two £2 Coin Worth?

If there was an award for a £2 coin that is called the wrong name the most times then the 2005 World War Two £2 coin might take the title. Often referred to as the St. Pauls £2 coin or even the Hitler £2 coin, this coin has been in circulation for over 15 years...

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