No. All British Pennies from 1860 to 1967 were made from bronze.
If you have a gold One Penny coin, it would be because somebody has gold plated it.
A US Indian Head cent dated 1897 is valued at $1.00-$3.00 retail in average circulated condition.
All British Pennies from 1895 to 1901 are near identical. Pictures of a specific coin are difficult to come by. Frequently you should be able to find one on eBay, but the picture is withdrawn after the coin is sold. See the link below for an image of an 1897 British Penny.
Assuming you mean a U.S. Indian Head cent and not a British penny, 1897 is a common date for Indian Head Cents. In average circulated condition it's worth $1.00-$3.00.
George Penny was born in 1897.
The value of a 111-year-old penny would depend on its condition, as well as any rare or unique characteristics it may have. In general, a regular 1900 penny in circulated condition could be worth around $1-$3 to a collector. However, if the penny is in exceptional condition or has specific attributes, its value could be higher. It is always recommended to have rare coins appraised by a professional.
How much would an 1897 indain head penny be worth today in 2012
There were a total of 7,662,565 Sovereigns minted dated 1897.
Assuming that you're referring to an American cent and not a British penny, 1897 is not a rare date for Indian Head Cents. In average circulated condition it's worth about a dollar. If the LIBERTY in the headband is complete and easily readable it's worth about $2.00. A nice uncirculated one is worth about $25 - 30
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Yes. The British pattern gold Sovereign was only minted at the Melbourne and Sydney mints in 1897.
There is no such thing as a British 20 dollar coin. If you have a 20 dollar coin it must come from some other country (or even British colony)
British came to in India on the 1897's and left in 1947