A 1989 “new penny” refers to the British one penny coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is made of copper-plated steel and has a diameter of 20.32mm. The obverse side (front) shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse features a crowned portcullis.
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A 1989 “new penny” refers to the British one penny coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II.
Original price was: $195.00.$175.00Current price is: $175.00.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
Composition: The coin is made of copper-plated steel.
Obverse (Front):
- Features a crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right.
- The inscription reads: ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 1989.
- The designer’s initials (RDM for Raphael David Maklouf) are incuse on the neck truncation.
Reverse (Back):
- A crowned portcullis with chains is depicted.
- The inscription reads: ONE PENNY above the portcullis and 1 below.
Other details:
- The coin has a diameter of 20.32mm.
- It weighs 3.564 grams.
- The “new penny” designation was used from 1971 to 1981, but the 1989 coin still bears this inscription.







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