Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

This is the 1983 Circulation issue with a mintage of 7,600,000. The Elizabeth II 2nd portrait one penny coin, minted in 1982 by the Royal Mint, is a notable piece in British numismatics due to its high mintage of 199,674,040, classifying it as relatively common with a rarity score of 1 out of 10. This coin features the second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, created by the engraver Ian Rank-Broadley, which reflects a more mature likeness of the monarch compared to earlier designs. The use of bronze in its composition adds to its historical context, as it was one of the last British coins to be made from this material before the transition to copper-plated steel in later years. The 1982 one penny coin serves as a tangible link to the British monetary system during the early 1980s, a time of significant economic change, making it a valuable addition to any collection focused on the evolution of British coinage and the portrayal of the monarchy.