Pictures of Coins of the UK

by Tony Clayton

Decimal One Penny Coins

The Decimal Halfpenny <<-- : -->> The Decimal Two Pence

History of the Decimal Penny
Values of the Decimal Penny

Decimal One Penny

First Type

1972 proof This date is only found in proof sets

1977 NEW PENNY

Second Type

1984 Change to ONE PENNY

Third & Fourth Types

Third Type 1989 Bronze

Fourth Type 1996 Plated steel

The above two coins were scanned at the same time, revealing the slight colour difference between the bronze and copper-plated steel versions. The reverse in both cases is as for the Second Type.

Fifth Type

1999, obverse

Sixth Type

2008, new reverse Note weakness in obverse inscription, possibly due to lack of beading.

Seventh Type

2015, new obverse

Production Faults

2006, reverse Fault near edge

Closeup of fault

Faults such as these are of interest but have little extra value.

1998, brockage error Courtesy of Ken Bell

Brockages are faults caused by retention of the previous coin in the collar. Such faults are rare and desirable

Links

The Decimal Halfpenny <<-- : -->> The Decimal Two Pence

History of the Decimal Penny
Values of the Decimal Penny

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