Historical Insight:
1901 was a turning point — the year Queen Victoria died after nearly 64 years on the throne. Her death symbolized the end of the Victorian era and the beginning of the Edwardian age. Coins minted in 1901 are often regarded as farewell issues of a transformative century.

Collecting Note:
The 1901 penny is highly collectible as the last of the Victorian series. It holds both numismatic and symbolic significance.