1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; Gold Maundy) 2002 front 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; Gold Maundy) 2002 back
1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; Gold Maundy) 2002 photo
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1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Gold Maundy

2002 year
Gold (.9167) 0.79 g 11.15 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2002
Value
1 Penny 0.01 GBP = USD 0.013
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
0.79 g
Diameter
11.15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#165644
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 20 1 02

Designer: Jean Baptiste Merlen

Edge

Plain

Comment

Specially struck proof to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; Gold Maundy) 2002 from United Kingdom is that it was minted to commemorate the Queen's 50th anniversary of her accession to the throne. The coin's design features a unique reverse side, showcasing a crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, and the inscription "ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F.D." which means "Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith." This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 30,000 minted, making it a sought-after piece for numismatists and collectors of British royal memorabilia.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2002  2002 - - - - - -

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