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The British "NEW PENNY" was first issued in 1971 and featured Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse with a crowned portcullis on the reverse and was 20.32 mm in diameter.

The 1871 Penny featured Queen Victoria on the obverse with Britannia on the reverse and was 30.81 mm in diameter.

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