1 Penny - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Shield, Silver) 2008-2015 front 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Shield, Silver) 2008-2015 back
1 Penny - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Shield, Silver) 2008-2015 photo
Obverse © The London Coin Company – Reverse © Chingis

1 Penny - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield, Silver

 
Silver (.925) 3.56 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
Silver (.925)
Weight
3.56 g
Diameter
20.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#42807
Rarity index
63%

Reverse

Left part of the Royal Shield, denomination in 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 design. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort, gold proof and platinum proof. Issue limit: 10,000.

© The Royal Mint, 2008

In 2012 for the Queens Diamond Jubilee most coins were selectively plated with Gold and so this silver proof edition was limited.

The 2015 strike was issued as part of the dual set to commemorate the change from the fourth portrait to the fifth and was also struck in copper-nickel, gold proof and platinum proof.

© The Royal Mint, 2015

2008 Proof issue limit: 10,000
2009 Proof Issue Limit: 7,500
2010 Proof Issue Limit: 3,500
2011 Proof Issue Limit: 2,500
2012 Proof Issue Limit: 995
2013 Proof Issue Limit: 2,013
2014 Proof Issue Limit: 2,014
2015 Proof Issue Limit: 7,500
(former Spink ref. 4711)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing the Royal Shield, which is a symbol of the British monarchy and represents the unity of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  10000 - - - - - -
2009  7500 - - - - - -
2010  1241 - - - - - -
2011  1011 - - - - - -
2012  995 - - - - - -
2013  985 - - - - - -
2014  368 - - - - - -
2015  1539 - - - - - -

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, Silver) 2008-2015 coin.