© Westminster Collection
© Westminster Collection
1 Penny - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Portcullis, Silver
| 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 |
| Years | 2019-2022 |
| 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#201381 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
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, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY
2019
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Comment
Similar to the 2018-dated issues where the date is shown on the obverse, this type has replaced the 1 with the date on the reverse. Originally struck to commemorate the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's firstborn, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, who entered the world on 6th May 2019.© The Royal Mint, 2019
Produced in subsequent years in gift card presentations for Christenings and baby gifts in blue, pink and yellow.
© The Royal Mint, 2021
2019 saw the coin issued in blue (1,448 sales), pink (1,478 sales) and yellow (761 sales) packaging as well as in a rattle (13 sales).
© The Royal Mint, 2019
2020 saw the coin issued in blue (sales unknown), pink (sales unknown) and yellow (sales unknown) packaging.
2021 saw the coin issued in blue (sales unknown), pink (sales unknown) and yellow (sales unknown) packaging.
2022 saw the coin issued in blue (sales unknown), pink (sales unknown) and yellow (sales unknown) packaging.
In addition, in 2021 & 2022 a special privy mark was added to represent one of the most environmentally conscious coins produced by the Royal Mint, as the coin was struck using recycled silver.
© The Royal Mint, 2021
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 500th anniversary of the Palace of Westminster, which houses the British Parliament.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (5th portrait; Portcullis, Silver) 2019-2022 coin.
