Honestly? Because it’s history in your hand. Every time you flip that coin, you’re touching a piece of 2014. It’s the centenary of the war that changed everything. Kinda poetic, if you think about it.
Plus, it’s a great conversation starter. Imagine at a pub: “Oh, this old thing? It’s a WWI £2 coin. Check out the design. Pretty cool, huh?” You’ll be the most interesting person at the table. Or at least the most obsessed with currency.
The Value Verdict
For the normal 2014 WWI £2 coin: face value. Spend it. Or stick it in a drawer and forget about it for 50 years. Future historians will love you.
2014 First World War Centenary £2 Coin Circulation Mintage 5,720,000
For the error version (upside-down edge text): hold onto it. Put it in a safe. Or under your pillow. It’s your little lottery ticket. But don’t quit your day job.
And for a silver proof version? Those were made for collectors. They’re worth £40–£80, but you’d never find one in a vending machine. They’re too pretty for that.
