Are there any rare 1p coins?

There aren't that many really rare 1p coins as there have been so many made throughout history. But given its relatively low value, selling it for more than £1 could make it worth your while. Despite that, one of the most valuable coins ever sold was a 1933 old penny which sold for £72,000 at auction.

Are there any rare one penny coins?

With only about one million pennies minted, the 1914 Denver Mint Lincoln penny is rare for a one-cent coin. Of those million, nearly all the coins went into circulation, making it extremely difficult to find one in mint condition. An uncirculated one sold by Legend Auctions fetched almost $159,000 in 2018.

What is the rarest 1p?

Rarest 1p. With 1.5 billion pennies struck by the Royal Mint in the first year alone of decimalisation, back in 1971, finding any value in your coppers might seem unlikely.

Which penny coins are valuable?

How rare is a 1971 1p?

The 1971 New Penny 1p coin

It struck and incredible 1.5 billion of them in the first year alone. Since then they have undergone very few changes. The portrait of the queen has been updated four times, while the back has had 3 versions in total.

Most rare and valuable 1p coins in circulation from new currency to minting errors

Is a 1971 UK penny worth anything?

A 1971 penny could fetch a premium, with one recently selling for £5.99 on eBay. But be wary - while others are listed at up to £75, there is no guarantee that anyone would pay this amount.

Are 1971 pennies worth anything?

Most 1971 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their weight in copper. The current copper melt value for each penny is about $0.02. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1971 penny with no mint mark is worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

Are any old UK pennies worth anything?

Arguably the most valuable one penny coin is the 1933 George V penny, which is worth an estimated value of £72,000. Although this was originally created as a pattern coin – which means it is not intended for release into circulation – it is believed seven were issued, making them extraordinarily rare.

What year pennies are worth keeping?

Lincoln pennies that were minted between 1959 and 1982 tend to be worth more since they are almost 100 percent copper, rather than an alloy. Improperly prepared dies can result in coins with a "double" image.

What UK pennies are rare?

How much is a rare 1p coin worth?

Well, a rare one penny coin has just sold at auction for a ludicrous £72,000. That's why. That one old coin broke the world record for the price fetched at auction for any copper or bronze coin at AH Baldwin and Sons in London.

Are 1973 pennies worth anything?

The 1973 penny with no mint mark and the 1973 D penny are each worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1973 S penny is worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. Proof coins with the S mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $1 in PR 65 condition.

Are 1959 pennies worth anything?

Most 1959 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their weight in copper. The current copper melt value for each penny is about $0.02. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1959 penny with no mint mark is worth around $0.20 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade.

Are 1999 pennies worth anything?

Most 1999 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.01. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1999 penny with no mint mark and the 1999 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

Are 1983 pennies worth anything?

Most 1983 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.01. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1983 penny with no mint mark and the 1983 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

How much is a 1972 penny worth?

The 1972 penny with no mint mark and the 1972 D penny are each worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1972 S penny is worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. Proof coins with the S mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $1 in PR 65 condition.

How much is 1967 penny worth?

Most 1967 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their weight in copper. The current copper melt value for each penny is about $0.02. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1967 penny with no mint mark is worth around $0.20 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade.

Why is the 1933 penny so valuable?

With no precise record of the number made, and with the coin having been struck to ordinary circulation standard, it seemed possible that one might turn up in everyday use, prompting a generation to search their change for the rare but ultimately elusive penny of 1933.

What year is most valuable penny in UK?

1933 George V penny

Arguably the most valuable coin in the UK, with an estimated value of £72,000. Although this was originally created as a pattern coin, which means it is not intended for release into circulation, it is believed seven were issued, making them extraordinarily rare.

Which 1982 penny is worth money?

Which 1982 Penny Is Worth The Most? The most valuable 1982 penny is a transitional error caused by the move from 95% copper to 99.2% zinc composition. It's the 1982-D "small date" Lincoln Memorial cent made from copper. There wasn't supposed to be any "small date" bronze Lincoln cents struck in Denver in 1982.

How much is a 1980 penny worth?

The 1980 penny with no mint mark and the 1980 D penny are each worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1980 S proof penny is worth around $2.50 in PR 65 condition.

How valuable is a 1970 penny?

Most 1970 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their weight in copper. The current copper melt value for each penny is about $0.02. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1970 penny with no mint mark is worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

Why is 1971 2p rare?

It's from 1971 - when decimalisation was introduced - and is half silver, half copper. It's likely the coin has been tarnished and tampered with over the decades rather than a mistake being made during the minting process, which makes it less valuable for collectors.

Is a 2017 penny worth anything?

Most 2017 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.01. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 2017 P penny is worth around $0.50 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.