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1 Penny - Elizabeth II
1959 year| Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc) | 7.56 g | 27.94 mm |
| Issuer | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1963) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1959 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1918-1973) |
| Composition | Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 7.56 g |
| Diameter | 27.94 mm |
| Thickness | 1.60 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1973 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#4511 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Emblem of Nigeria (1952-1960) with a hole in the middle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEDERATION OF NIGERIA
1959
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1959 Nigerian 1 Penny coin is that it was the first coin to feature the image of Queen Elizabeth II, who was still a young monarch at the time. The coin's design was created by the British artist and sculptor, Mary Gillick, and it has become an iconic symbol of Nigerian currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 93368000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1959 coin.
