The current scrap value of the copper in a British 2p coin (minted pre-1992) is now 3.9p.
The scrap metal value of a 2p coin (pre-1992) is now 3.9p, 17.2% more than at this time last year.
And the value of the (cupro-nickel) 5p coin is now 2.5p, 8.1% more.
