Overview
- An influencer known as the Coin Collecting Wizard claimed on TikTok that a 1983 2p with the ‘new pence’ legend can fetch over £1,000 and urged people to check Royal Mint sets.
- The Royal Mint states a small number of 1983 two‑pence coins were mistakenly struck with ‘new pence’, produced to brilliant uncirculated quality and issued in special collector sets.
- The Mint will not value individual coins and recommends consulting reputable dealers, with prices dependent on condition, grading and buyer demand.
- At the time of reporting, at least one example was advertised on eBay for £2,499.95, though asking prices do not guarantee sale outcomes.
- All 2p coins dated 1971–1981 read ‘new pence’ before the legend changed to ‘two pence’ in 1982, which makes a 1983 ‘new pence’ piece an anomaly.