1985 1p Elizabeth II BU (non-magnetic)
Worth about £1.71 in BU condition. 178,375 were minted, the 40th lowest of any BU 1p.
Physical Properties
Features & Details
Is the 1985 1p (Elizabeth II) rare?
40th/ 41
Its BU mintage of 178,375 is the 40th lowest of 41 BU 1p coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1985 Elizabeth II 1p
Circulationnon-magnetic£0.11
Mintage 200,605,245
1985 1p Elizabeth II (non-magnetic)
BUnon-magnetic£1.71
Mintage 178,375
1985 1p Elizabeth II BU (non-magnetic) (this page)
Proofnon-magnetic£1.71
Mintage 102,015
1985 1p Elizabeth II Proof (non-magnetic)
Elizabeth II 1p by year
About the 1985 1p Elizabeth II BU (non-magnetic)
The obverse showcases the right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, created by the renowned engraver Ian Rank-Broadley, while the reverse features the iconic design of a single sprig of oak, symbolising strength and endurance, which is a classic motif in British coinage. The coin's bronze composition and non-magnetic properties set it apart from later issues, as changes in materials for lower denomination coins occurred in subsequent years. For numismatists, this coin represents a significant era in British coinage, reflecting both the continuity of the monarchy and the everyday economy of the United Kingdom during the 1980s. Its high mintage ensures accessibility for collectors, while its historical context provides insights into the socio-economic conditions of the time.
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