Penny Values - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

penny

1801 to 1967

Values, images, and specifications for British

penny coins from 1801 to 1967.

Penny coins continued in to

the UK era of British history,

and were circulated under all

monarchs, except Edward VIII.

The first circulation issue

United Kingdom era British

penny was minted in 1806,

and the last in 1967.

The UK penny obverse features the monarch of the

time, encircled by a legend describing their titles.

The reverse shows Britannia seated facing left during

George III's reign, then right from George IV onward.

Silver 'Maundy' one penny coins are

covered separately.

1 penny = 1/12 of a shilling

= 1/240 of a pound

We have also included coins from

George III's era prior to the formation

of the UK in 1801, as his reign was

both prior and post.

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