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 penny

1972 proof penny
This date is only found in proof sets

1977 penny

1977 penny
NEW PENNY


Second Type

1984 penny

1984 penny
Change to ONE PENNY


Third & Fourth Types

1989 penny

Third Type
Bronze 1989 penny, obverse

1996 penny

Fourth Type
Copper-plated steel 1996 penny, obverse

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 penny

1999 penny, obverse


Sixth Type

2008 penny

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


Production Faults

2006 error penny

2006 penny, reverse
Fault near edge

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

2006 error penny

Closeup of fault

1998 error penny

1998 penny, brockage error
Fault caused by retention of the previous coin in the collar
Such faults are rare and desirable
Courtesy of Ken Bell


Links

The Decimal Halfpenny <<-- : -->> The Decimal Two Pence
History of the Decimal Penny
Values of the Decimal Penny
Coins of the UK Index
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UK Coin Values Index

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Pictures of Coins of UK - The Decimal One Penny
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