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1 Penny - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; magnetic
| Copper plated steel | 3.56 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1998-2008 |
| Value | 1 Penny 0.01 GBP = USD 0.013 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper plated steel |
| Weight | 3.56 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
A crowned portcullis with chains (an adaptation of the Badge of Henry VII, now the Badge of the Palace of Westminster), denomination around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY
1
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Comment
Non-magnetic (bronze) set issues (see link below):In 1999, the Brilliant Uncirculated and Proof Annual sets featured pennies struck using bronze planchets, due to a world shortage of steel.
Reports have been received regarding differing number of beads to both sides:
1998-1999 115 beads on obverse and 113 beads on reverse;
2000-2008 110 beads on obverse and 109 beads on reverse;
