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1974 Queen Elizabeth II Penny

The 1974 Queen Elizabeth II Penny is a business-strike issue from the United Kingdom. composed of copper plated steel (3.56 g).

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1974 Queen Elizabeth II Penny

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The 1974 Queen Elizabeth II Penny coin, engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley, and made of copper plated steel. Weighing 3.56 grams, with a diameter of 20.3 mm, and a thickness of 1.65 mm, and featuring a plain edge.

The obverse is fourth crowned portrait of hm queen elizabeth ii right, wearing the girls of great britain and ireland tiara, legend around. It reads "ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2001 IRB". The reverse is a crowned portcullis with chains (an adaptation of the badge of henry vii, now the badge of the palace of westminster), denomination around. It reads "ONE PENNY 1".

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Specifications

Type
Standard circulation coin
Composition
Copper plated steel
Weight
3.56 g
Diameter
20.3 mm
Thickness
1.65 mm
Edge
Plain
Designer
Ian Rank-Broadley
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 1974 Queen Elizabeth II Penny made of?
The 1974 Queen Elizabeth II Penny is made of copper plated steel, weighs 3.56 grams, and measures 20.3 mm in diameter.
How many people collect the 1974 Queen Elizabeth II Penny?
87 LuckyCoin collectors currently track the 1974 Queen Elizabeth II Penny in their collection.