Features
Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1971-1981 |
Value | 1 Penny (0.01 GBP) |
Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
Composition | Bronze (97% Cu, 2.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn) |
Weight | 3.56g |
Diameter | 20.3mm |
Thickness | 1.52mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Number | N# 665 |
References | KM# 915 Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United KingdomPre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. And 2 more volumes. |
Obverse
Second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D·1971
Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Designer: Arnold Machin
Reverse
A crowned portcullis with chains (an adaptation of the Badge of Henry VII which is now the Badge of the Palace of Westminster) and the face value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW PENNY
1
Designer: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)Comments
Although these coins were not issued until Decimalisation Day on 15th February 1971, Queen Elizabeth II struck 6 of the new pennies at the opening of the new Royal Mint in Llantrisant, Glamorgan on 17th December 1968. Following that, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh struck 6 of the new halfpennies and Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales struck 6 of the new two pence pieces.
Christopher Ironside designed all six new denominations for decimalisation for which he was awarded the OBE in 1971.
See also
- 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)
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Date | Mintage | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||||
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1971 | 1 521 666 250 | £ 0.04 | £ 0.05 | £ 0.07 | £ 0.11 | £ 0.13 | £ 0.15 | £ 0.75 | 69% | ||||||
1971 | £ 0.84 | BU (in blue wallet) | 1.9% | ||||||||||||
1971 | 350 000 | £ 1.40 | Proof | 3% | |||||||||||
1972 | 150 000 | £ 1.10 | £ 1.90 | £ 2.10 | Proof | 1.5% | |||||||||
1973 | 280 196 000 | £ 0.01 | £ 0.08 | £ 0.08 | £ 0.10 | £ 0.14 | £ 0.35 | £ 0.84 | 31% | ||||||
1973 | 100 000 | £ 1.70 | Proof | 1.1% | |||||||||||
1974 | 330 892 000 | £ 0.04 | £ 0.04 | £ 0.09 | £ 0.13 | £ 0.13 | £ 0.15 | £ 0.75 | 33% | ||||||
1974 | 100 000 | £ 1.90 | Proof | 1.0% | |||||||||||
1975 | 221 604 000 | £ 0.01 | £ 0.08 | £ 0.08 | £ 0.13 | £ 0.13 | £ 0.69 | £ 0.91 | 27% | ||||||
1975 | 100 000 | £ 1.40 | Proof | 1.0% | |||||||||||
1976 | 300 160 000 | £ 0.02 | £ 0.05 | £ 0.08 | £ 0.10 | £ 0.12 | £ 0.15 | £ 0.48 | 32% | ||||||
1976 | 100 000 | £ 1.90 | Proof | 1.0% | |||||||||||
1977 | 285 430 000 | £ 0.04 | £ 0.04 | £ 0.08 | £ 0.10 | £ 0.13 | £ 0.13 | £ 0.92 | 29% | ||||||
1977 | 193 000 | £ 1.70 | Proof | 1.4% | |||||||||||
1978 | 292 770 000 | £ 0.03 | £ 0.08 | £ 0.10 | £ 0.11 | £ 0.14 | £ 0.14 | £ 0.92 | 29% | ||||||
1978 | 86 100 | £ 1.30 | Proof | 0.9% | |||||||||||
1979 | 459 000 000 | £ 0.03 | £ 0.04 | £ 0.08 | £ 0.09 | £ 0.13 | £ 0.13 | £ 0.59 | 34% | ||||||
1979 | 81 000 | £ 1.30 | Proof | 0.9% | |||||||||||
1980 | 416 304 000 | £ 0.03 | £ 0.06 | £ 0.06 | £ 0.09 | £ 0.11 | £ 0.17 | £ 0.19 | 33% | ||||||
1980 | 143 000 | £ 1.80 | Proof | 1.6% | |||||||||||
1981 | 301 800 000 | £ 0.03 | £ 0.06 | £ 0.08 | £ 0.09 | £ 0.13 | £ 0.23 | £ 0.84 | 28% | ||||||
1981 | 100 300 | £ 1.70 | Proof | 1.2% |
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Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price |
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| Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232149 Lot 62474 | 2 Dec 2021 | 1974 | UNC (NGC MS66) | GBP 123.10 (USD 164.00) (incl. buyer's premium) |
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| Heritage Auctions 2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082 Lot 34182 | 21 Jan 2020 | 1978 | UNC (PCGS MS64) | GBP 135.11 (USD 180.00) (incl. buyer's premium) |
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