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United Kingdom 1 Penny 1982

United Kingdom · 1982 · 1 Penny
Circulating coinCommonVF · Very fine
€1.65estimate in VF
100,292,000coins minted
N859 KM927
JSReference number JSJS-JC2IJ
Circulating coin

The 1 penny coin of 1982 belongs to the circulating decimal issues of the United Kingdom, used in everyday circulation.

The coin's story

The 1 penny coin of 1982 is a common British bronze coin, appreciated for its classic design and wide circulation.

    ObverseThe Queen's Portrait

    ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·1982
    Design
    The right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the “Girls of Great Britain and Ireland” tiara.
    Legend
    ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·1982 (Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith).

    AMEngraved by Arnold Machin

    ReverseThe Portcullis

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

    CIEngraved by Christopher Ironside

    Specifications

    • Denomination1 Penny
    • Year1982
    • Mintage100,292,000
    • MintRoyal Mint, Llantrisant
    • MaterialBronze
    • ShapeRound
    • Diameter20.26 mm
    • Thickness1.31 mm
    • Weight3.59 g
    • EdgePlain
    • ScriptsLatin

    Actual size

    1 Penny 20.26 mm 2 € 25.75 mm 1 € 23.25 mm

    Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.31 mm.

    Composition

    Copper97 % Tin1.5 % Zinc1.5 %

    Reference catalogues

    N859Numista KM927Krause (Standard Catalog of World Coins)

    Same country, same period at the scale of real diameters

    ½ penny1982 · 17.14 mm 1 Penny1982 · 20.26 mm 1 pound1984 · 22.45 mm 1 pound1985 · 22.45 mm 1 pound1983 · 22.55 mm 2 pounds1986 · 28.4 mm

    By the same engraver: Arnold Machin 50 coins

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