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1 Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
1966 year| Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) | 5.7 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | The Gambia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1965-1970) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1966 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1966-1971) |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 5.7 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6975 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Sailing boat with value to the right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PENNY
1
Engraver: Michael Rizzello
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1966 Gambian 1 Penny coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed specifically for the coins of the Gambia. This portrait was used on Gambian coins from 1966 to 1977 and features the Queen with a more youthful appearance than other portraits of her used on coins from other countries during the same time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 6600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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