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© Monéphil (CC BY-NC)
1 Penny - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield
| 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 | 2008-2015 |
| 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#4038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Left part of Royal Shield, denomination in left segment.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY
MD
Engraver: Matthew Dent
Edge
Plain
Comment
Introduced in 2008 when the small coinage designs were changed from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield of Arms. The 2008 coin was issued part way through the year and so was not part of the annual coin sets, however it was issued in both a Brilliant Uncirculated set (Issue Limit: 100,000) and a Proof set (Issue Limit: 20,000) it was also issued in silver proof, silver piedfort, gold proof and platinum proof.