1 Penny - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Royal Shield, Gold Proof) 2008-2015 front 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Royal Shield, Gold Proof) 2008-2015 back
1 Penny - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Royal Shield, Gold Proof) 2008-2015 photo
© The London Coin Company

1 Penny - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Royal Shield, Gold Proof

 
Gold (.9167) 6.98 g 20.3 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
2008-2015
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
References
Numista
N#240908
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Left section of Royal Shield, denomination to left segment.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ONE PENNY
MD

Engraver: Matthew Dent

Edge

Plain

Comment

The 2008 strike was released as part of the changeover from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield (Issue Limit: 2,008) and the 2015 strike as part of the dual set to commemorate the change from the 4th portrait to the 5th. The coin was also issued in copper-nickel, silver proof and platinum proof, while the 2008 was also issued in silver piedfort.

© The Royal Mint, 2008

2008 issue limit: 2,008
2012 issue limit: 150
2015 issue limit: 500

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Royal Shield, Gold Proof) 2008-2015 from United Kingdom is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 10,000 coins, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  886 - - - - - -
2013  59 - - - - - -
2015  308 - - - - - -

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; Royal Shield, Gold Proof) 2008-2015 coin.