One Penny 2021 Silver, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

One Penny 2021 Silver, Coin from United Kingdom
CoinOne Penny 2021 Silver

One penny coins of this type are issued by the Royal Mint as "non-circulating legal tender" (NCLT) - i.e. for collectors, and are not intended for circulation.

This coin was issued as a suitable gift to parents to celebrate the birth of a new child, packaged in a blue or pink baby card.

The Royal Mint says:
"Honour the tradition of crossing the baby’s palm with silver to wish a new baby the best possible start in life. Featuring an adorable hand painted Farthing Bear illustration. Unique gift for a birth announcement, baby shower, christening or naming ceremony to mark a baby’s birth year".

MintRoyal Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 2,047
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Obverse
United Kingdom / One Penny 2021 Silver - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (her effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait").

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials J.C (for Jody Clark).

Running continuously around the effigy is the monarch's legend: ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REGINA · FID · DEF ·. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Obverse Inscription ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REGINA · FID · DEF ·
Reverse
United Kingdom / One Penny 2021 Silver - reverse photo

Within a beaded circle, the reverse of the coin depicts a crowned portcullis with chains (an adaptation of the Badge of Henry VII and now the Badge of the Palace of Westminster); around above, the denomination ONE PENNY; below, the date: 2021.

This is the same design as the first decimal British 1p coins.
Reverse Inscription ONE PENNY 2021
EdgePlainEdge InscriptionNone
One Penny 2021 Silver: Known varieties
Variety In blue card
Mintage Issued: 621
Details

Royal Mint product code UK21HLOB, issue price £17.50.

Variety In pink card
Mintage Issued: 627
Details

Royal Mint product code UK21HLOP, issue price £17.50.

Variety In gift box
Mintage Issued: 799
Details

Royal Mint product code UK21HLB, issue price £30.00.

Variety Recycled Silver Penny
Images United Kingdom / One Penny 2021 Silver / Recycled Silver Penny - obverse photo United Kingdom / One Penny 2021 Silver / Recycled Silver Penny - reverse photo
Mintage Issued: unknown
Details

Featuring a special windmill privy mark on the reverse. Made from 100% recycled 925 sterling silver and finished to Brilliant Uncirculated standard.

In gift card (green). Royal Mint product code UK21SPSP, issue price £20.00.
All (6) coins of type: One Penny (NCLT)
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
One Penny 2018 Silver (15,000) Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF · 2018 ·
One Penny 2019 Silver 3,687 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REGINA · FID · DEF ·
One Penny 2020 Silver unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REGINA · FID · DEF ·
One Penny 2021 Silver 2,047 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REGINA · FID · DEF ·
One Penny 2022 Silver 2,685 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REGINA · FID · DEF ·
One Penny 2024 Silver unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF ·
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One Penny 2021 Silver: Details
CountryUnited Kingdom
CurrencyPound Sterling
Coin TypeOne Penny (NCLT)
Issued2021
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Fifth Portrait)
Face Value1 (x Penny)
Total Mintage2,047
CurrentYes
Material0.925 Silver
DesignerChristopher Ironside
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size20.3200 mm
Mass3.5600 g
OCC IDAPVZ-EYRC-GRGW-OLMD
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One Penny 2021 Silver: Photos
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One Penny 2021 Silver: Photo Recycled Silver Penny 2021 / thumbnail Recycled Silver Penny 2021
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One Penny 2021 Silver: Photo 2021 Baby Silver Penny in Gift Box / thumbnail 2021 Baby Silver Penny in Gift Box
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One Penny 2021 Silver: Photo 2021 Baby Silver Penny in Gift Box / thumbnail 2021 Baby Silver Penny in Gift Box
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One Penny 2021 Silver: Catalogue Reference IDs
SourceReference ID
Spink, Coins of England and the United KingdomB9