In 2006 to celebrate the Queens 80th Birthday, the Royal Mint released a very Limited Issue Portcullis 1p One Pence Silver Proof Coin struck insolid .925 Sterling Silver.
The reverse of the 1p One Pence Silver Proof Coin features the familiar portcullis design with chains royally crowned, designed by Christopher Ironside. The obverse design features Ian Rank Broadley's portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Limited Mintage of 8,000 Worldwide
Finished to Royal Mint's Proof Quality in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Reverse Features the Portcullis Designed by Christopher Ironside
