1 New Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
© Rafael Pinheiro Aquino
Features
| Location |
United Kingdom
 |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | The Royal Mint |
| Queen |
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1971-1981 |
| Value | 1 New Penny 0.01 GBP = USD 0.013 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Cu, 2.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn) |
| Weight | 3.56 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 665 |
| References |
KM# 915,  Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes.  Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom
Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. And 2 more volumes. |
Obverse
Second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D·1980
Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Designer:
Arnold Machin 
Arnold Machin O.B.E., R.A. was a British artist, sculptor, coin and stamp designer.Reverse
A crowned portcullis with chains (an adaptation of the Badge of Henry VII which is now the Badge of the Palace of Westminster) and the face value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW PENNY
1
Designer:
Christopher Ironside
Christopher Ironside FSIA 1970, OBE 1971, FRBS 1977 was an English painter and coin designer, particularly known for the reverse sides of the new British coins issued on decimalisation in 1971.
Edge
Plain
Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)Comments
Although these coins were not issued until Decimalisation Day on 15th February 1971, Queen Elizabeth II struck 6 of the new pennies at the opening of the new Royal Mint in Llantrisant, Glamorgan on 17th December 1968. Following that, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh struck 6 of the new halfpennies and Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales struck 6 of the new two pence pieces.
Christopher Ironside designed all six new denominations for decimalisation for which he was awarded the OBE in 1971.
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| Date | Mintage | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1971 | 1 521 666 250 | $ 0.05 | $ 0.05 | $ 0.09 | $ 0.14 | $ 0.16 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.97 | 70% | ||||
| 1971 | $ 1.10 | 1.5% | BU (in blue wallet) | ||||||||||
| 1971 | 350 000 | $ 1.80 | 2% | Proof | |||||||||
| 1972 | 150 000 | $ 2.20 | 1.4% | Proof | |||||||||
| 1973 | 280 196 000 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.10 | $ 0.11 | $ 0.14 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.52 | $ 1.10 | 31% | ||||
| 1973 | 100 000 | $ 2.00 | 1.1% | Proof | |||||||||
| 1974 | 330 892 000 | $ 0.05 | $ 0.05 | $ 0.12 | $ 0.16 | $ 0.16 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.96 | 33% | ||||
| 1974 | 100 000 | $ 2.40 | 1.0% | Proof | |||||||||
| 1975 | 221 604 000 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.11 | $ 0.11 | $ 0.16 | $ 0.16 | $ 0.88 | $ 1.20 | 27% | ||||
| 1975 | 100 000 | $ 1.20 | 1.0% | Proof | |||||||||
| 1976 | 300 160 000 | $ 0.02 | $ 0.07 | $ 0.11 | $ 0.14 | $ 0.15 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.64 | 33% | ||||
| 1976 | 100 000 | $ 2.50 | 0.9% | Proof | |||||||||
| 1977 | 285 430 000 | $ 0.03 | $ 0.05 | $ 0.11 | $ 0.15 | $ 0.16 | $ 0.19 | $ 1.20 | 29% | ||||
| 1977 | 193 000 | $ 1.20 | 1.3% | Proof | |||||||||
| 1978 | 292 770 000 | $ 0.04 | $ 0.11 | $ 0.13 | $ 0.14 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.24 | $ 1.20 | 30% | ||||
| 1978 | 86 100 | $ 1.50 | 0.9% | Proof | |||||||||
| 1979 | 459 000 000 | $ 0.03 | $ 0.05 | $ 0.11 | $ 0.13 | $ 0.16 | $ 0.16 | $ 0.75 | 35% | ||||
| 1979 | 81 000 | $ 1.40 | 0.8% | Proof | |||||||||
| 1980 | 416 304 000 | $ 0.04 | $ 0.08 | $ 0.08 | $ 0.13 | $ 0.14 | $ 0.27 | $ 0.29 | 34% | ||||
| 1980 | 143 000 | $ 2.30 | 1.5% | Proof | |||||||||
| 1981 | 301 800 000 | $ 0.03 | $ 0.08 | $ 0.11 | $ 0.12 | $ 0.16 | $ 0.47 | $ 1.10 | 28% | ||||
| 1981 | 100 300 | $ 1.60 | 1.1% | Proof | |||||||||
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| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232149 Lot 62474 
|
2 Dec 2021 | 1974 |
UNC (NGC MS66) |
USD 164.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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    |
Heritage Auctions 2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082 Lot 34182
|
21 Jan 2020 | 1978 |
UNC (PCGS MS64) |
USD 180.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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