1 Penny - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Silver Proof
1996 year| Silver (.925) | 3.56 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 1 Penny 0.01 GBP = USD 0.013 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 3.56 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#41308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
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:
ONE PENNY
1
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued as part of the 1996 Silver Anniversary Collection, which celebrated 25 years of decimalisation with an issue limit of: 15,000(former Spink ref. 4391)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1996 Silver Proof 1 Penny coin featuring Elizabeth II's 3rd portrait is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 30,000 coins, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Proof) 1996 coin.
