Монеты Великобритании

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All coins bear HM The Queen's head on one side . Portraits of kings and queens have been engraved on our coins for hundreds of years.

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1p A penny It pictures the portcullis of Westminster Palace. 1 penny is often pronounced "one pee". Issue Date 15 February 1971

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2p A two-pence piece can be referred to as tuppence or a tupenny. It pictures the Prince of Wales feathers. 2 pence is often pronounced "two pee" Issue Date 15 February 1971

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5p This coin shows the symbol of Scotland , the thistle. On top of the thistle you can see the British crown. 5 pence is often pronounced "five pee" Issue Date Current and smaller version - June 1990 (Larger version introduced 1968, demonetised 1990)

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10p T he 10 pence coin (about the size of a US Quarter) shows a lion. For centuries the lion was a proud symbol of Britain's strength. The lion is wearing the crown of the British Monarch . 10 pence is often pronounced "ten pee" Issue date Current and smaller version - September 1992 (Larger version introduced in 1968, demonetised in 1993)

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50p The 50 pence coin shows the picture of Britannia and a lion. Both are symbols of Britain . 50 pence is often pronounced "fifty pee" Issue date Current and smaller version introduced September 1997 (Larger version introduced October 1969, demonetised in 1998)

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£1 (1 pound) There are many different pictures on the £1 coin to reflect the different countries of Britain: lions for England, a thistle for Scotland and a leek for Wales. The coin on the left shows the three lions of England . The slang term for pound is quid . Issue date 21 April 1983

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£2 (2 pounds) The design of the 2 pound coin represents technological development. The edge lettering features the quote "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants" by Sir Isaac Newton, First Issued Date 15 June 1998

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