If I create a new apple id on my iPhone (currently synced with my iPad) will I lose my contacts?

My first apple purchase was ipad2, which I loved so opted for iPhone 4S for my mobile upgrade. I used the same apple Id when setting up my phone as the apple ID that I created on my iPad which means that ultimately I am sharing the free 5gb between the two devices. The iPad is used by the entire family So i dont want to interfere with that and the purchase stored on there however I would not mind creating a new apple ID/account on my iPhone as I am struggling for space. And as I have two apple Devices I would like to take advantage of the 5gb free for each.
If I delete the apple ID from my iPhone and create a new one wil I lose all my phone contacts already created? Someone help me please :-)

Hello misscej,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at:
Apple ID: What to do after you change your Apple ID
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5796
Best of luck,
Mario

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Providing your Apple ID is not a .me or a .Mac address, you can change it with Apple and continue to use your account.
Start here, change your country if necessary and go to manage your account.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4268
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. Have a good one!
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