© The Royal Mint, 2002
© The Royal Mint, 2002
1 Penny - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Portcullis, Gold Proof
| Gold (.9167) | 6.98 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2002-2008 |
| Value | 1 Penny 0.01 GBP = USD 0.013 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 6.98 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#279953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
A crowned portcullis with chains (an adaptation of the Badge of Henry VII which is now the Badge of the Palace of Westminster), denomination in words above and numeral below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY
1
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Comment
The 2002 strike was issued to commemorate the Queen's Golden Jubilee, the first time a penny had been struck in gold (issue limit: 2,002). The coin was also issued in copper plated steel.© The Royal Mint, 2002
The 2008 strike was released as part of the changeover from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield (issue limit: 2,008), this issue was also released in copper plated steel, silver proof and platinum proof.
© The Royal Mint, 2008
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Portcullis, Gold Proof) 2002-2008 from United Kingdom is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 10,000 coins, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2002 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 780 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Portcullis, Gold Proof) 2002-2008 coin.
