Cryptocurrency Q&A What is a UK 1p coin?

What is a UK 1p coin?

ethan_thompson_psychologist ethan_thompson_psychologist Wed Feb 26 2025 | 6 answers 1348
I have encountered a coin from the UK with a face value of 1p. I'm curious to know more about this coin, such as its composition, size, design, and historical background. Can someone provide detailed information about the UK 1p coin? What is a UK 1p coin?

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EthereumEagleGuard EthereumEagleGuard Thu Feb 27 2025
These were the 1/2p and 2p coins.

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Caterina Caterina Thu Feb 27 2025
The United Kingdom introduced three new coins into general circulation on February 15th, 1971.

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SoulStorm SoulStorm Thu Feb 27 2025
This was part of the adoption of a new decimal currency system in the country.

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RiderWhisper RiderWhisper Thu Feb 27 2025
The introduction of these coins marked a significant change in the UK's currency system.

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Caterina Caterina Thu Feb 27 2025
One of these new coins was the 1p coin.

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