1971 New Penny, Queen Elizabeth UK Coin

Description: 1 New Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portraitFeaturesIssuerUnited Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) QueenElizabeth II (1952-2022) TypeStandard circulation coinYears1971Value1 Penny 0.01 GBP = USD 0.013CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)CompositionBronze (97% Cu, 2.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn)Weight3.56 gDiameter20.3 mmThickness1.52 mmShapeRoundTechniqueMilledOrientationMedal alignment ↑↑NumberN#665ReferencesKM# 915, Sp# B1ObverseSecond crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.Lettering: ELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D·1971Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei DefensatrixTranslation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the FaithDesigner: Arnold MachinReverseA 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: LatinLettering: NEW PENNY 1Designer: Christopher IronsideEdgePlainMintRoyal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)CommentsAlthough 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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