1 New Penny - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1971-1980 front 1 New Penny - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1971-1980 back
1 New Penny - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1971-1980 photo
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1 New Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

 
Bronze 3.55 g 20.32 mm
Description
Issuer
Jersey (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1971-1980
Value
1 Penny 0.01 JEP = USD 0.013
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.55 g
Diameter
20.32 mm
Thickness
1.44 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#1361
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Shield with three leopards, value and date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BAILIWICK OF JERSEY
ONE NEW PENNY 1971

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1971-1980 Jersey 1 New Penny coin is that it features a unique reverse design that is specific to Jersey. The coin's reverse features a stylized representation of the Jersey cow, a breed of cattle that is native to the island. This design was created by artist and engraver, Michael R. H. Armitage, and it has become a distinctive feature of Jersey's coinage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1971  4500000 - - - - - -
1980  7800 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 New Penny - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1971-1980 coin.