One Penny (£0.01)
British One Penny (Shield Design)
United Kingdom · 2008
A British one penny coin featuring the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a section of the Royal Shield on the reverse.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 2008
- Denomination
- One Penny (£0.01)
- Metal
- Copper-plated Steel
- Grade
- About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS)
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Overview
A British one penny coin featuring the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a section of the Royal Shield on the reverse.
Historical significance
Introduced in 2008, the segmented Royal Shield design by Matthew Dent allowed all circulating UK coins from 1 penny to 50 pence to fit together like a puzzle to form the full Royal Arms.
Obverse (front)
Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. Legend reads 'ELIZABETH II D G REG FD 2008'.
Reverse (back)
A portion of the Royal Shield of the United Kingdom, designed by Matthew Dent, with the denomination 'ONE PENNY' above.
Estimated value
$0.01 - $0.25
What drives this coin's value
Condition and presence of original mint luster; heavily circulated specimens carry only face value.
Grade assessment
About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS)
Mintage & rarity
Very high mintage, common in circulation.
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Check for magnetic properties (copper-plated steel is magnetic) and accurate weight and dimensions.
Notable varieties & errors
Occasional die cracks or minor striking errors, but generally standard business strikes for this year.
Similar coins
Other denominations of the UK 2008 shield series (2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p)
Care & preservation
Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive scrubbing to preserve the copper-plated finish.
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