How Much to Buy a 1921 One Penny Coin?
In 1971 the British monetary system converted to decimals, and penny, pence and pounds are the coins available today. Before 1971, the penny, shilling and pence were the coins in use. The one-penny was a copper coin for years. A “copper” is a reference to an English penny coin, although the coin is now made of copper-plated steel, according to The DiCamillo Companion website. Standards of coin grading determine the value of a one-penny English coin, but expect to pay about $3 to $46 for the purchase price of a 1921 one penny. Inspect the penny carefully. The 1921 one penny is a George V penny, and you can view a similar coin on the Professional Coin Grading Service website (see Resources). Be certain you have an English one penny coin, as there are similar coins that are not English. The coin should have “One Penny” on the backside. Use a magnifying glass to check the condition of the coin. Compare with other coins shown on the photo-grade online resource to see what elements are impor
