Change Finder2023 Red Squirrel (first King Charles III 2p, not struck for circulation)
A 2023 Red Squirrel (first King Charles III 2p, not struck for circulation) is typically worth about 2p–£1.5 in circulated condition, and £3–£4.8 in uncirculated (mint) condition.
- Denomination
- 2p
- Year
- 2023
- Mintage
- Not Struck For Circulation (NSFC) in 2023. BU total ~200,537 (172,741 in Red Squirrel Crown-privy RM packs + 27,796 in other sets/cards)
- Rarity
- First-year KCIII type
Circulated (worn)
2p–£1.5
Uncirculated / BU
£3–£4.8
Is it rare?
Rarity: First-year KCIII type — set/BU only, NOT circulating in 2023. Condition and any minting errors have the biggest effect on what it's worth.
What to look for
First KCIII definitive 2p — Martin Jennings obverse (Tudor Crown privy mark on 2023 strikes), red squirrel reverse personally approved by the King. CORRECTION: the Red Squirrel 2p was NSFC in 2023 — it did NOT enter circulation that year (unlike some other KCIII definitives). Only available BU.
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- How much is the 2023 Red Squirrel (first King Charles III 2p, not struck for circulation) worth?
- A 2023 Red Squirrel (first King Charles III 2p, not struck for circulation) is typically worth about 2p–£1.5 in circulated condition, and £3–£4.8 in uncirculated (mint) condition.
- Is the 2023 Red Squirrel (first King Charles III 2p, not struck for circulation) rare?
- Rarity: First-year KCIII type — set/BU only, NOT circulating in 2023. Condition and any minting errors have the biggest effect on what it's worth.
- What should I look for on a 2p like this?
- First KCIII definitive 2p — Martin Jennings obverse (Tudor Crown privy mark on 2023 strikes), red squirrel reverse personally approved by the King. CORRECTION: the Red Squirrel 2p was NSFC in 2023 — it did NOT enter circulation that year (unlike some other KCIII definitives). Only available BU.
- How do I check my own 2p?
- Open Change Finder and scan your coin — it identifies it, grades the condition and checks for the errors that add value, free for your first check.
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