1 Penny - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1997-2006 front 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1997-2006 back
1 Penny - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1997-2006 photo
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1 Penny - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait

 
Copper plated steel 3.50 g 20.28 mm
Description
Issuer
Saint Helena and Ascension (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1997-2006
Value
1 Penny (0.01)
Currency
Pound (1976-date)
Composition
Copper plated steel
Weight
3.50 g
Diameter
20.28 mm
Thickness
1.50 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#5986
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Tuna above Value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
ONE PENNY

Engraver: Michael Hibbit

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on the reverse side, which showcases the St. Helena Sloop, a local sailing vessel that was used for transportation and fishing in the waters surrounding the island. The design was created by local artist, John M. H. Mills, and it has become a distinctive feature of the coin, making it easily recognizable among other coins in circulation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  - - - - - -
2003  - - - - - -
2006  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1997-2006 coin.