Are my 1 and 2p coins now worth more than face value thanks to soaring copper prices?

I've got a huge jar of 1 and 2p coins. Some are from the 1970s, 80s and 90s - and others are more modern. I've seen the price of copper has gone up hugely in recent times.

Brits urged to check pockets for rare 2p that could be worth £1,000 – 'sell today'

A coin collector has urged people to "stop right now" and check their loose change as they could be carrying thousands of pounds without even knowing. A rare 2p coin dating back to 1983 has been ...

'Stop right now' to check if you have 2p coin in your wallet worth £1,000

Brits have been told to “stop right now” and check if they could have a rare coin worth £1,000. This 2p coin from 1983 is ...
The Mirror

Every Brit urged to check money for 2p coin with rare detail worth thousands

You could be sitting on a fortune if you check your change now and find this rare coin in your stash. It's always important to take a second glance inside your pockets after UK collectors were urged ...