How many of each design are listed as “collected” by Change Checkers, indicating the relative ease of finding a particular coin.That’s why we have combined the mintage information with two other key pieces of information: What’s more, some designs are more hoarded than others by people who might not normally collect coins – for example the First World War £2 Coin series.įinally, it can be up to a couple of years before the Royal Mint eventually confirms the actual mintage for an issue. Trying to find a good quality coin from 15 – 20 years ago, even for a higher mintage issue, is much more challenging than a more recent issue, as coins become damaged over time and are ultimately removed from circulation. Generally collectors have relied on mintage figures to identify the scarcest coins. Despite less £2s entering circulation, it’s certainly still worth holding onto any coins you can find, before they’re snapped up!