What is the rarest 1p?

Rarest 1p. With 1.5 billion pennies struck by the Royal Mint in the first year alone of decimalisation, back in 1971, finding any value in your coppers might seem unlikely.

How rare is a 1971 1p?

Back in 1971 the Royal Mint introduced the modern 1p piece. It struck an incredible 1.5 billion of them in the first year alone. Since then they have undergone very few changes. The portrait of the queen has been updated four times, while the back has had three versions in total.

What penny coins are rare?

10 Most Valuable Old Pennies and What They’re Worth

  1. 1792 Birch Cent – About $2.6 Million.
  2. 1943 Bronze Lincoln Penny – About $1.7 Million.
  3. 1793 Strawberry Leaf Cent – About $863,000.
  4. 1793 Liberty Cap Wreath Cent – About $391,000.
  5. 1944 Steel Lincoln Penny – About $375,000.
  6. 1958 Double Die Lincoln Penny – About $336,000.

What UK pennies are rare?

Most valuable and rare UK coins wanted by collectors

  • 1973 EEC 50 Pence Coin – valued at £3,000.
  • 2012 London Olympics Aquatics Fifty Pence – valued at £1,500.
  • 1983 Two Pence “New Pence” Coin – valued at £500.
  • 2015 Silver Two Pence Coin – valued at £485.
  • 2009 Kew Gardens Fifty Pence Coin – valued at £170.

Are 1971 1p coins worth anything?

A more common find is the 1971 ‘new penny’. These coins are from the first run after decimalisation was introduced, when Britain switched its standard to 100 pennies in the pound. A 1971 penny could fetch a premium, with one recently selling for £5.99 on eBay.

Is a penny from 1971 worth anything?

Most 1971 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their weight in copper. The current copper melt value for each penny is about $0.02. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1971 penny with no mint mark is worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

What year old pennies are worth money?

Lincoln pennies that were minted between 1959 and 1982 tend to be worth more since they are almost 100 percent copper, rather than an alloy.

How do I know if my penny is worth money?

Although many factors determine the exact value of a coin, you can quickly determine the value of your penny by knowing its type, date, mintmark, and grade. Additionally, the value of a particular coin can vary between markets and coin dealers.

What old UK pennies are worth a lot of money?

Arguably the most valuable one penny coin is the 1933 George V penny, which is worth an estimated value of £72,000. Although this was originally created as a pattern coin – which means it is not intended for release into circulation – it is believed seven were issued, making them extraordinarily rare.