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1992 BRONZE penny (non-magnetic) — last bronze 1p, set-only composition

A 1992 BRONZE penny (non-magnetic) — last bronze 1p, set-only composition is typically worth about £1.25–£9 in circulated condition, and £5–£15 in uncirculated (mint) condition.

1992 BRONZE penny (non-magnetic) — last bronze 1p, set-only composition — 1p
Denomination
1p
Year
1992
Mintage
Bronze (set-only): sources disagree — cited figures range from ~78,000 to 155,426. Copper-plated steel circulation: 253,867,000.
Rarity
Scarce variety
Circulated (worn)
£1.25–£9
Uncirculated / BU
£5–£15

Is it rare?

The 1992 BRONZE penny (non-magnetic) — last bronze 1p, set-only composition is scarcer than most — harder to find than everyday change, with a modest premium to match.

What to look for

1992 was the bronze-to-copper-plated-steel changeover. MAGNET TEST: a 1992 1p that does NOT stick to a magnet is the rarer bronze (found only in Mint/Proof sets); magnetic = common steel. Bronze coins are also slightly thinner-stacking due to higher density. Final-ever bronze 1p struck for general issue.
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FAQ

How much is the 1992 BRONZE penny (non-magnetic) — last bronze 1p, set-only composition worth?
A 1992 BRONZE penny (non-magnetic) — last bronze 1p, set-only composition is typically worth about £1.25–£9 in circulated condition, and £5–£15 in uncirculated (mint) condition.
Is the 1992 BRONZE penny (non-magnetic) — last bronze 1p, set-only composition rare?
The 1992 BRONZE penny (non-magnetic) — last bronze 1p, set-only composition is scarcer than most — harder to find than everyday change, with a modest premium to match.
What should I look for on a 1p like this?
1992 was the bronze-to-copper-plated-steel changeover. MAGNET TEST: a 1992 1p that does NOT stick to a magnet is the rarer bronze (found only in Mint/Proof sets); magnetic = common steel. Bronze coins are also slightly thinner-stacking due to higher density. Final-ever bronze 1p struck for general issue.
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