1971 United Kingdom 1 Penny (1.5 billion produced!)

Features Country United Kingdom Years 1971-1981 Value 1 New Penny GBP = USD Metal Bronze Weight g Diameter mm Thickness mm Shape Round Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ References KM# 915, Sp# B1 Obverse Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara Lettering: D·G·REG·F·D·1971 ELIZABETH·II Engraver: Arnold Machin Reverse A crowned portcullis with chains (an adaptation of the Badge of Henry VII which is now the Badge of the Palace of Westminster) and the facial value Lettering: NEW PENNY 1 Engraver: Cristopher Ironside Edge Smooth Comments