| Coin | One Penny 2022 Silver |
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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.
The Royal Mint says:
"Crossing the baby’s palm with silver is a customary way to wish a new baby the best possible start in life." |
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| Obverse | |
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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.
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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: 2022.
This is the same design as the first decimal British 1p coins. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
ONE PENNY 2022 |
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| Edge | Plain | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated.
Packaging: in gift box.
Royal Mint Product Code: UK22LPSP
Release price £30.00.
Final mintage includes: 1,715 boxed coins, 49 coins in Sterling Silver Penny Bookmark (Royal Mint Product Code NC22SPBM), 47 in Sterling Silver Penny Christening Cup, 55 in Sterling Silver Penny Rattle, and 819 from recycled silver. |
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