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Which British coin has a portcullis?
Various British coins dating back hundreds of years have had a shield of one type or another on the reverse. The only current British coin to have a full shield is the new design One Pound coin first issued in 2008.
What does gate on the British 1 Penny coin mean?
The gate, or "Portcullis" on the 1971 to 2008 British Penny is taken from the Badge of Henry VII, and is now the Badge of the Palace of Westminster.
What building is on the back of a British New Penny?
The structure on the reverse of the Penny is a "crowned" portcullis (or gate).
Can you give me a sentence for portcullis?
A portcullis is a heavy metal grate used as a gate. The guards raised the portcullis of the castle.
Can you see photos of a 1996 British Five Pound coin?
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What is the history on British One Pound coin?
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What does the British 2p coin look like?
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Can you show a 1996 British Two Pound coin?
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What are the details on the new British Five Pound coin?
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Can you buy sovereigns at a British bank?
You can buy any non-circulating British coin from the Royal Mint in the year of issue. For older coins, you would need to see a coin dealer.
How many different British One Pound coin designs are there?
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Why does the 1991 Penny have the Queen on one side and a pig on the other side?
There are no British Pennies with pigs on them. All British One (New) Penny coins have a Crowned Portcullis with chains on the reverse.
