The Ultimate Guide to Identifying and Valuing Rare UK Pennies

A COIN fanatic has revealed some of the most valuable pennies out there - including one that could be worth up to 100 times its face value.

There are many predecimal UK pennies that can hold a premium, according to the coin collector, who shares his passion on TikTok.

Coins that were struck at the Kings Norton mint in Birmingham have the letters K and N to the left of the date.

This is in contrast to coins struck at the Royal Mint in London.

Coins that were struck at the Kings Norton mint in Birmingham have the letters K and N to the left of the date.

This is in contrast to coins struck at the Royal Mint in London.

Coins struck during the Festival of Britain in 1951 were made exclusively for overseas use as Britain had no further need for additional pennies due to the large number already in circulation.

This coin went on to become the subject of great interest and rumour among coin collectors.

Coins struck during the Festival of Britain in 1951 were made exclusively for overseas use as Britain had no further need for additional pennies due to the large number already in circulation.

This coin went on to become the subject of great interest and rumour among coin collectors.

According to the coin collector, this specific coin is particularly sought after, as it was produced exclusively for overseas use.

At the time, Britain had no need for additional pennies due to the large number already in circulation.

This coin went on to become the subject of great interest and rumour among coin collectors after claims in the early 1960s highlighted its investment potential.

Struck during the Festival of Britain in 1951, only 120,000 of these pennies were minted.

With such a limited quantity produced over 70 years ago, it’s easy to see why this coin is so coveted today.

According to the TikTok creator, its value now ranges between £50 and £100.

The highly sought-after 1933 penny is a coin that collectors are desperate to get their hands on.

While there are other dates to look out for, there are only seven 1933 coins known to exist.

These pennies were not intended for general circulation.

Instead, they were struck for ceremonial purposes, such as being placed under the foundation stones of important buildings.

Some were also made for museum collections.

It's worth as much as £200,000 and one recently sold at auction.

The 1875 'H' penny is worth between £100 and £3,000 according to the coin fanatic.

Some 1875 pennies were minted at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham and bear an "H" mint mark.

These coins are rarer than those minted at the Royal Mint in London.

The "H" mint mark is located to the left of the date on the reverse side of the coin.

How much you'd get for it depends on grade, condition, desirability, and demand.

The obverse shows a bust of Queen Victoria facing left, with her hair in a bun.

The small 'H' under the year of mintage on the reverse is what makes this coin rare, it shows that it was created by the Heaton mint.

Pennies struck at the Kings Norton mint in Birmingham have the letters K and N to the left of the date.

It's thought around 5,209,600 were minted.

Similar to other coins from the World War I era, some 1919 pennies were minted at the Heaton Mint.

These coins bear an "H" or "KN" mint mark, respectively, which is located to the left of the date on the reverse side of the coin.

Depending on the condition of the coin, the CoinCollectingWizard estimates the value can range up to £2,000.

The 1918 'KN' penny has been sold for between £30 and £600 in the past.

The 1p is British penny coin minted in 1918 at the Kings Norton Mint.

The "KN" mint mark is located to the left of the date on the coin.

During the reign of King George V the Royal Mint ran out of capacity to strike enough coins, so they contracted out the minting of some pennies.

Any coins minted in 1918 with the special mark are considered extremely rare and difficult to find.

The 1902 "Low Tide" penny is a bronze coin minted in England during the reign of King Edward VII.

It features Britannia seated right with a trident and shield, and a low tide level in the sea

The "low tide" variety is considerably scarcer than the "normal" tide pieces.

The 1p piece is worth as much as