Because it's from England! Ha ha!
This is a genuine English penny coin. It is an ordinary coin, not gimmicked in any way.
This English penny is a large, heavy pre-decimal coin made of bronze. It features the young portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the seated figure of Britannia on the reverse. Minting of English Penny coins like this one was halted in 1971.The coins remained in circulation for a few decades, gradually becoming rarer as the coins dropped out of common use.Today these coins are getting hard to find, with most coin dealers unable to supply any anymore.We were able to locate a quantity from a private source in Europe.So get them from us while you can!
You use an English penny in a number of effects. Since it is copper color, it makes any coin switch trick even more visual, as you are changing a silver color coin into a copper color one.
You can also use this English penny to replace those that are used in some gimmicked coin sets.
English pennies are copper color (97% copper composition) and are approximately the same size as a U.S. half dollar. The copper will tarnish over time.
Please note: this is a single coin only. No instructions.
You supply the trick or routine.
This is a real coin, so the copper color will tarnish over time. Some magicians prefer the tarnished look. If you want a shiny coin, just use a copper cleaner like Wright's Copper Cream, found in any supermarket.
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