What is britain penny?

The British penny is a unit of currency used in the United Kingdom and its territories. It has a value of one-hundredth of a pound sterling. The penny was first introduced in the Anglo-Saxon era as a silver coin, but today it is made of copper-plated steel. The design on the front of the penny features the profile of Queen Elizabeth II, while the back features either the image of a monarch or a floral emblem representing one of the four nations of the United Kingdom. The penny is used alongside other denominations of coins and banknotes in the UK and is an important part of the country's economy.