An incredible 1,521,666,250 "New" 1p coins were struck in 1971 as Britain moved to a decimal currency. The original design - with "New Penny" on the back and the Arnold Machin portrait of the Queen on the front - was used unchanged for 10 years, but it's the original 1971 coins that are worth the money.22 Feb 2019
What is the rarest one penny coin UK?
Rarest £1 coins The most rare £1 coins are all part of a series celebrating the British capitals. The rarest of these is the 2011 Edinburgh coin, with 935,000 in circulation. Of the 2011 Cardiff coins there are 1,615,000 in circulation, while the 2010 London coin has 2,635,000 in circulation.12 Nov 2021
Which old pennies are worth money?
- 1792 Birch Cent - About $2.6 Million.
- 1943 Bronze Lincoln Penny - About $1.7 Million.
- 1793 Strawberry Leaf Cent - About $863,000.
- 1793 Liberty Cap Wreath Cent - About $391,000.
- 1944 Steel Lincoln Penny - About $375,000.
- 1958 Double Die Lincoln Penny - About $336,000.
What pennies are worth money UK?
- 1973 EEC 50 Pence Coin valued at £3,000.
- 2012 London Olympics Aquatics Fifty Pence valued at £1,500.
- 1983 Two Pence “New Pence” Coin valued at £500.
- 2015 Silver Two Pence Coin valued at £485.
- 2009 Kew Gardens Fifty Pence Coin valued at £170.
What is the rarest old one penny?
- 1944 Steel Lincoln Penny - About $375,000.
- 1958 Double Die Lincoln Penny - About $336,000.
- 1909 VDB Proof Lincoln Penny - About $269,000.
- 1856 Flying Eagle Cent - About $173,000.
- 1864 Indian Head Penny With L - About $161,000.
- 1914-D Lincoln Penny - About $159,000.
What is the rarest penny coin?
- 1958 Double Die Lincoln Penny - About $336,000.
- 1909 VDB Proof Lincoln Penny - About $269,000.
- 1856 Flying Eagle Cent - About $173,000.
- 1864 Indian Head Penny With L - About $161,000.
- 1914-D Lincoln Penny - About $159,000.
Why is the 1971 penny so rare?
The 1971 New Penny 1p coin The portrait of the queen has been updated four times, while the back has had 3 versions in total. Each version has been minted a least a billions times - which means its incredibly tricky to track down the valuable ones. Tricky - but not impossible.22 Feb 2019
Are there any rare 1p?
There aren't that many really rare 1p coins as there have been so many made throughout history. But given its relatively low value, selling it for more than £1 could make it worth your while. Despite that, one of the most valuable coins ever sold was a 1933 old penny which sold for £72,000 at auction.9 Nov 2021
What year of pennies are worth money?
Lincoln pennies that were minted between 1959 and 1982 tend to be worth more since they are almost 100 percent copper, rather than an alloy. Improperly prepared dies can result in coins with a "double" image.2 Apr 2021
Is a 1964 penny worth anything?
The 1964 penny with no mint mark and the 1964 D penny are each worth around $0.15 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS-65RD. Proof coins with no mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $1.50 in PR-65RD condition.
Are 1969 pennies worth anything?
Although the 1969 D penny is made of 95% copper, collectors do value a coin based on its state and if it is desirable. 1969 D pennies in an average condition could be valued at around 1 cent. If it is in certified mint state condition (MS+), it could be worth as much as $12.