Very Rare: fewer than 100,000 minted.
1 Penny - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait Silver Proof (1996)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1996 |
| Denomination | 1 Penny |
| Face value | 1p |
| Mintage | 15,000 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 3.560g · 0.1059 t oz |
| Diameter | 20.3mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around
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 face value
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Daily limit reachedAbout the 1996 1 Penny - Elizabeth II – Silver Proof
The 1996 1 Penny - Elizabeth II – Silver Proof is a collector 1 penny coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 3.56g and measures 20.3mm across. Reverse design: 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 face value.
15,000 were struck.
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How much is the 1996 1 Penny - Elizabeth II – Silver Proof worth?
No verified sale of the 1996 1 Penny - Elizabeth II – Silver Proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £4.23 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1996 1 Penny - Elizabeth II – Silver Proof?
Check the weight 3.56g and diameter 20.3mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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