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The 1981 “new penny” refers to the British one penny coin featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Original price was: $58.00.Current price is: $45.00.

Here are some key details: 

  • Denomination: One Penny (1p)
  • Composition: Bronze (97% copper, 2.5% zinc, 0.5% tin)
  • Weight: 3.56 grams
  • Diameter: 20.3 mm
  • Thickness: 1.52 mm
  • Obverse: Features the second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right, wearing the “Girls of Great Britain and Ireland” tiara. The inscription reads: ELIZABETH · II D · G · REG · F · D · 1981
  • Reverse: Shows a crowned portcullis with chains. The inscription reads: NEW PENNY above and 1 below.
  • Edge: Plain
  • Year Range: 1971-1981
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The 1981 “new penny” refers to the British one penny coin featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. It’s made of bronze and has a plain edge. The obverse (front) displays the Queen’s portrait, while the reverse (back) shows a crowned portcullis. This coin is part of the decimal coinage system introduced in the UK in 1971. 

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