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United Kingdom 1 New Penny 1971

United Kingdom · 1971 · 1 Penny
Circulating coinCommonAU · About uncirculated
€4.10estimate in AU
1,521,666,250coins minted
N665 KM915
JSReference number JSjS-2IWGS
Circulating coin

The British 1 New Penny coin of 1971 is a circulating coin issued at the decimalisation of the United Kingdom's monetary system.

The coin's story

This coin was issued in 1971 at the decimalisation of the British monetary system, replacing the old penny. It is very common because of its high mintage.

    ObverseThe Queen's Portrait

    ELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D·1971
    Design
    The effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, by Arnold Machin, wearing the diadem given in 1893 to the future Queen Mary.
    Legend
    ELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D·1971 (Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith).

    AMDesigned by Arnold Machin

    ReverseThe Portcullis

    1 NEW PENNY
    Design
    A crowned portcullis with two chains, badge of King Henry VII.
    Denomination
    1 NEW PENNY.

    CIDesigned by Christopher Ironside

    Specifications

    • Denomination1 Penny
    • Year1971
    • Mintage1,521,666,250
    • MintRoyal Mint, Llantrisant
    • MaterialBronze
    • ShapeRound
    • Diameter20.3 mm
    • Thickness1.58 mm
    • Weight3.56 g
    • EdgePlain
    • ScriptsLatin

    Actual size

    1 Penny 20.3 mm 2 € 25.75 mm 1 € 23.25 mm

    Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.58 mm.

    Composition

    Copper97 % Zinc2.5 % Tin0.5 %

    Reference catalogues

    N665Numista KM915Krause (Standard Catalog of World Coins)

    Same country, same period at the scale of real diameters

    ½ penny1971 · 17.15 mm 1 Penny1971 · 20.3 mm 2 New Pence1971 · 26.09 mm

    By the same engraver: Arnold Machin 50 coins

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