UK Coins of 1970

Quick answer In 1970, the Royal Mint struck 17 distinct British coins across 14 denominations. Coinage from Elizabeth II's reign. The Royal Mint's 1970-dated output covered the standard denominations of the period; rare-date interest in this year focuses on low-mintage variants and proof issues, listed below. The most valuable 1970-dated coin in our database is the 50 New Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait at £6 (highest realised auction price across all grades).
17Coins catalogued
14Denominations issued
1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN' Lowest mintage: 1
5Key dates flagged

Average realised price trend, 1970 coins

Monthly average sale price across all 1970-dated UK coins (any grade) on rolling 24-month window. Months with fewer than 3 sales are excluded.

Every 1970-dated UK coin

Grouped by denomination, smallest to largest. Click any coin for the full history and realised prices.

1 Penny 2 coins

1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'
copper
Mintage 1 · Key date · Legendary
1 Penny - Elizabeth II Maundy pre-decimal; 2nd issue
Maundy Money · silver
Mintage 964 · Key date · Legendary

2 Pence 1 coin

2 Pence - Elizabeth II Maundy pre-decimal; 2nd issue
Maundy Money · silver
Mintage 980 · Key date · Legendary

5 Pence 1 coin

5 New Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
copper · Very Rare

10 Pence 1 coin

10 New Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
copper · Very Rare

50 Pence 1 coin

50 New Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
copper · Very Rare

1 coin

5 Shilling Trade Token Cromptons
base · Very Rare

1 Shilling 2 coins

1 Shilling - Elizabeth II English shield; without 'BRITT:OMN'
copper · Very Rare
1 Shilling - Elizabeth II Scottish shield; without 'BRITT:OMN'
copper · Very Rare

1 Shilling 6 Pence 1 coin

Postal Order - One Shilling Six Pence
base · Very Rare

½ Crown 1 coin

½ Crown - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'
copper · Very Rare

½ Penny 1 coin

½ Penny - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'
copper · Very Rare

2 Shillings 1 coin

2 Shillings - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'
copper · Very Rare

3 Pence 2 coins

3 Pence - Elizabeth II Maundy pre-decimal; 2nd issue
Maundy Money · silver
Mintage 964 · Key date · Legendary
3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'
nickel · Very Rare

4 Pence 1 coin

4 Pence - Elizabeth II Maundy pre-decimal; 2nd issue
Maundy Money · silver
Mintage 964 · Key date · Legendary

6 Pence 1 coin

6 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'
copper · Very Rare

Other years in the 1970s

1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979

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Realised sold prices for 1970-dated British coins

50 New Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait — sold listings 1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN' — sold listings 1970 UK coins — all sold 1970 BU sets 1970 silver proofs

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