1961 Penny Elizabeth II (without 'BRITT:OMN') – reverse

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1961 Penny Elizabeth II (without 'BRITT:OMN')

Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'

1961United Kingdom

Part of Pre-decimal coins

Worth about £0.40 in circulated condition. 48,313,400 were minted, the 25th lowest of any circulation Penny.

Denomination

Penny

Estimated Value

£0.40

Numista catalogue · Mar 2026How we value coins

Condition

Circulation

Mintage

48,313,400

Physical Properties

Composition:Bronze

Weight:9.45g

Shape:Round

Diameter:30.8mm

Thickness:1.6mm

Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)

Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)

Features & Details

RoundBronze

Value source:Numista catalogue

Value date:4 Mar 2026

Is the 1961 Penny (Elizabeth II) rare?

25th/ 45

← RarerMore common →

Its circulation mintage of 48,313,400 is the 25th lowest of 45 circulation Penny coins in the catalogue.

Elizabeth II Penny by year

← 1953 Penny (Elizabeth II)

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