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Do our 1p and 2p coins contain any copper or are they made from alloy?

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Do our 1p and 2p coins contain any copper or are they made from alloy?

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The two pence coin is the largest of the copper coins. It is a round coin, printed with the Badge of the Prince of Wales on the reverse. Since 1992, the two pence coin has been made from copper coated steel, and has a smooth edge with no inscription on it. The one pence coin has the lowest value out of all of the coins that we use in the United Kingdom. Also known as the penny, Since 1992, the one pence coin has also been made from copper coated steel, and has a picture of a gate and chains with a crown above them. This coin also has a smooth edge with no inscription on it.