One Penny.

In 1971, for the first time, the Royal Mint issued decimal Half Pence coins as well as the One Pence and the Two Pence coins. The Half Pence ceased to be made in 1984 and it looks like the other two denominations are on their way out as well. Only in 1971 did the Royal Mint issue its bronze coins in rolls. Each roll contained 50 coins and they were shrink wrapped. These coins are in Brilliant Uncirculated condition still in their original rolls even though they are now 53 years old. Oh yes, the denomination was ‘New Pence’, it was not until 1982 that they dropped the word ‘New’ and they became just Pence. BU rolls of 50 coins all dated 1971. The tough one to get is the 1971 One Pence roll. Just for your edification: one dealer is selling the 1971 coins one by one, not a roll but just one coin for the following prices 1p £3.00 (£150)!

This single Proof decimal coin has been taken from the Proof Sets of the respective year. Over the years some of the coins will have toned a little, but that does not change the fact that they are Proof coins; supplies are limited!

This single Proof decimal coin has been taken from the Proof Sets of the respective year. Over the years some of the coins will have toned a little, but that does not change the fact that they are Proof coins; supplies are limited!

This single Proof decimal coin has been taken from the Proof Sets of the respective year. Over the years some of the coins will have toned a little, but that does not change the fact that they are Proof coins; supplies are limited!

This single Proof decimal coin has been taken from the Proof Sets of the respective year. Over the years some of the coins will have toned a little, but that does not change the fact that they are Proof coins; supplies are limited!

This single Proof decimal coin has been taken from the Proof Sets of the respective year. Over the years some of the coins will have toned a little, but that does not change the fact that they are Proof coins; supplies are limited!

This single Proof decimal coin has been taken from the Proof Sets of the respective year. Over the years some of the coins will have toned a little, but that does not change the fact that they are Proof coins; supplies are limited!

This single Proof decimal coin has been taken from the Proof Sets of the respective year. Over the years some of the coins will have toned a little, but that does not change the fact that they are Proof coins; supplies are limited!

In 1996 the Royal Mint did something they had never done before. They issued a Proof Set of the then current 1996 coins but, every coin was struck in Proof Sterling Silver. Here we present the 1996 penny in Sterling Silver.