United Kingdom 1 Penny - Elizabeth II, 2008

4th portrait; Portcullis, Platinum Proof

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Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pound sterling
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 1 Penny - Elizabeth II
Year 2008
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Platinum (.999)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 8.6
Diameter (mm) 20.3

Description

1 Penny - Elizabeth II from United Kingdom. Issued in 2008. Struck in Platinum (.999). Measures 20.3 mm and weighs 8.6 g.

Obverse
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around. (Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse
A crowned portcullis with chains (an adaptation of the Badge of Henry VII which is now the Badge of the Palace of Westminster), denomination in words above and numeral below.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
2008  250 Proof

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