There is also some belief that the idiom may have its origins in the early cost of postage in England, the "twopenny post", where two pennies was the normal charge of sending a letter containing one's words and thoughts or feelings to someone.

What does my 2 cents mean?

1 or two cents' worth : an opinion offered on a topic under discussion send your two cents' worth to your senator.

Is my 2 cents here?

What does "here are my two cents" mean? In offering an opinion a person will often make the self depreciating remark which is short for something like; My opinion may not be valuable but here are my two cents worth.