September 1982 Highland Games Princess Diana Commemorative Penny

This unusual commemorative piece was created from an original 1967 Great Britain penny and later altered to mark Princess Diana’s appearance at the Highland Games in Scotland in September 1982. The reverse still shows the classic 1967 penny design with Britannia seated with shield and trident, while the obverse has been reworked with a portrait of Princess Diana, celebrating her early years as Princess of Wales. Though not an official Royal Mint issue, it is a charming piece of royal memorabilia that blends historic British coinage with a tribute to Princess Diana.