Silver 2p coin

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by wise1, Oct 30, 2006.

  1. wise1

    wise1 New Member

    Hello,

    I came across a silver 2p coin from 1994 in my drawer today and it started a debate about its origins, authenticity and so on.

    Can anyone tell me a bit about it?

    Thanks

    Lee
     
    wise1, Oct 30, 2006
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  3. gxseries

    gxseries Coin Collector

    It's not going to be very helpful if you can't provide pictures.

    Welcome to cointalk by the way :)
     
    gxseries, Oct 30, 2006
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  4. Aidan Work

    Aidan Work New Member

    Lee,it sounds like you have got a British Maundy coin,which is actually quite a rare piece.

    Aidan.
     
    Aidan Work, Oct 30, 2006
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  5. eddyk

    eddyk New-mismatist

    I don't think he means a maundy piece.

    Tell us, by 'silver' do you mean the coin is a silver colour, or that it's made of silver?
     
    eddyk, Oct 31, 2006
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  6. chrisild

    chrisild Coin Collector

    Don't think either that this is a Maundy coin, since these have designs that are quite different from the regular coins. Here is an image of the 2006 Maundy Set including a silver 2p piece: http://www.royalmint.com/RoyalMint/web/MultimediaFiles/UK0613SS_2.JPG

    On certain occasions the regular UK coins are also made in silver versions, like this year's "The Queen's 80th Birthday Collection" set: http://www.royalmint.com/RoyalMint/web/MultimediaFiles/UK0613SS_3.JPG

    My catalog lists a silver 2p coin issued (probably as part of a similar proof set) in 1996. But your coin may well be a regular one that then was silver plated by a third party ...

    Christian
     
    chrisild, Oct 31, 2006
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