© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
1 Penny - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Portcullis, Silver
2018 year| Silver (.925) | 3.56 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#133622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
A crowned portcullis with chains (an adaptation of the Badge of Henry VII which is now the Badge of the Palace of Westminster), legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY
1
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Comment
Struck to commemorate the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's third child, Louis Arthur Charles, who entered the world on 23rd April 2018. Issue Limit: 15,000The reverse represents a return to the 1971 Christopher Ironside design which was replaced on circulating coinage by the Matthew Dent Royal Shield design in 2008.
©The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - the Portcullis - which is a symbol of Parliament and represents the connection between the monarch and Parliament. This design was specifically chosen to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Royal Mint's move to its current location in Llantrisant, Wales.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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