1971 United Kingdom 1 Penny (1. 5 billion produced )

Features Country United Kingdom Years 19711981 Value 1 New Penny 0. 01 GBP 0. 012 USD Metal Bronze Weight 3. 56 g Diameter mm Thickness 1. 52 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: DGREGFD1971 ELIZABETHII 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