1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Quincentenery of the College of Arms; Platinum Proof) 1984 front 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Quincentenery of the College of Arms; Platinum Proof) 1984 back
1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Quincentenery of the College of Arms; Platinum Proof) 1984 photo
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1 Penny - Elizabeth II Quincentenery of the College of Arms; Platinum Proof

1984 year
Platinum (.950) 8 g 20.32 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1984
Value
1 Penny 0.01 IMP = USD 0.013
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Platinum (.950)
Weight
8 g
Diameter
20.32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#370713
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Left facing European Shag on tilting shield

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1

Engraver: Leslie Lindsay

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the College of Arms, which is the heraldic authority for the United Kingdom and its dependencies. The coin's design features a unique depiction of the College of Arms' shield, along with the year 1984 and the reigning monarch at the time, Elizabeth II. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of platinum proof coins minted.