1 Penny - Elizabeth II 4th portrait
| Copper plated steel | 3.56 g | 20.32 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1998-2012 |
| Value | 1 Penny 0.01 GGP = USD 0.013 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper plated steel |
| Weight | 3.56 g |
| Diameter | 20.32 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#3087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Edible crab
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY 2003
1
Engraver: Robert Elderton
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara was a wedding present in 1947 from her grandmother, Queen Mary, who received it as a gift from the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland in 1893 on the occasion of her marriage to the Duke of York, later George V. Made by E. Wolfe & Co., it was purchased from Garrard & Co. by a committee organised by Lady Eve Greville. In 1914, Mary adapted the tiara to take 13 diamonds in place of the large oriental pearls surmounting the tiara. At first, Elizabeth wore the tiara without its base and pearls but the base was reattached in 1969. The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara is one of Elizabeth's most recognisable pieces of jewellery due to its widespread use on British banknotes and coinage.
Interesting fact
The 1 Penny coin from Guernsey featuring Elizabeth II's 4th portrait, which was minted from 1998 to 2012, has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination. The coin's obverse (front) side features a cameo portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse (back) side features a depiction of a Guernsey cow, a breed of cattle that is native to the island. This makes the coin a fascinating collector's item for numismatists and animal enthusiasts alike!
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 | 1302600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 | 1731000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | 3305250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (4th portrait) 1998-2012 coin.
