Picture Gallery of Current British Coinage

Two Pound The current two pound is bi-metallic and was introduced in 1997. Special designs are produced in some years. Please see our Two Pound Coin Index for more information.
One Pound The current type of pound coin, made of nickel brass, was introduced in 1983, and has replaced the pound note. Different reverse designs are produced in five year cycles. The first of each cycle is a definitive or British issue, followed by Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland then England.
Fifty Pence The fifty pence coin was introduced in 1969 ahead of decimalisation in 1971. There have been a number of different special designs, as well as changes to the normal design.
Twenty Pence The twenty pence was introduced in 1982, and was never new even when it was new! In 1982 the word "new" was dropped from the decimal coinage.
Ten Pence The ten pence was one of the first decimal coins to be issued, the first being in 1968, as the ten pence was a direct replacement of the old two shilling piece.
Five Pence The five pence was the natural successor to the shilling, and was one of the first decimal coins to be issued in 1968.
Two Pence The twopence was a new coin value when introduced with decimalisation in 1971, although coins with a value of two pence had been issued as early as 1660 for Charles II, in fact twopences have been struck every year for the Maundy ceremony.
One Penny Although the penny is one of Britain's oldest coin denominations, the decimal penny differed from the pre-decimal penny by being valued at 100 to the pound instead of 240.

You may wish to visit some of our other pages:
Specifications of Current British Coins
Royal Portrait Gallery on British Coins
World Coin Photo Gallery
Value of my Coin. What's it Worth?
Inscriptions on British Coins
Common Names of British Coins. What's a Tanner?
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