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United Kingdom 1 penny 1964 60 AED

Name: United Kingdom 1 penny 1964 60 AED
Price: 60 AED
Availability: InStock

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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 4th March 2026

Description

Basic Information
• Country: United Kingdom
• Denomination: 1 Penny
• Year: 1964
• Ruler: Queen Elizabeth II
• Metal: Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc)
• Weight: 9.45 g
• Diameter: 30.8 mm
• Edge: Plain

Obverse (Front)
• Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
• Legend around the portrait:
“ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F:D”
Meaning: Elizabeth II, by the Grace of $%&, Queen, Defender of the Faith.

Reverse (Back)
• The famous Britannia seated with trident and shield.
• Britannia is a long-standing symbol of Britain representing strength and maritime power.
• Inscription “ONE PENNY” with the date 1964.

Historical Context

This coin belongs to the pre-decimal British currency system, which existed until 1971.

At that time:
• 1 Pound = 20 Shillings
• 1 Shilling = 12 Pence
• 1 Pound = 240 Pennies

In 1971, the UK switched to the modern decimal system.

Your Coin’s Grade

According to the slab:
• Grade: VF 30 (Very Fine)
• Color: BN (Brown)

Meaning:
• Moderate wear from circulation
• Most design elements clearly visible
• Natural brown copper tone.

Mintage
• 1964 mintage: about 144,462,000 coins

Collector Value

Approximate value:
• VF condition: about $2 – $6 USD
• Uncirculated examples can reach $20+

Interesting Fact

The Britannia design on the reverse has appeared on British coins since 1672, making it one of the longest-running coin designs in the world.

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