UK Coins of 1971

Quick answer In 1971, the Royal Mint struck 13 distinct British coins across 10 denominations. Decimal Day. The new 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p and 50p replaced pre-decimal coinage on 15 February 1971. The most valuable 1971-dated coin in our database is the ½ New Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait at £23 (highest realised auction price across all grades).
13Coins catalogued
10Denominations issued
0Key dates flagged

Average realised price trend, 1971 coins

Monthly average sale price across all 1971-dated UK coins (any grade) on rolling 24-month window. Months with fewer than 3 sales are excluded.

Every 1971-dated UK coin

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

1 Penny 2 coins

1 New Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
copper · Very Rare
1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Maundy decimal
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare

2 Pence 3 coins

2 New Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
copper · Very Rare
2 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Maundy decimal
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare
2 Pence - Elizabeth II Obverse trial
silver · Very Rare

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 6 Pence 1 coin

Postal Order - One Shilling Six Pence
base · Very Rare

½ Penny 1 coin

½ New Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
copper · Very Rare

3 Pence 1 coin

3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Maundy decimal
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare

4 Pence 1 coin

4 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Maundy decimal
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare

Other years in the 1970s

1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979

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