1/2 Penny - Elizabeth II (1955 - 1964)
Features
Denomination | 1/2 Penny |
Catalog Number | KM# 1 |
Weight (g) | 3 |
Diameter (mm) | 20.9 |
Thickness (mm) | 1.25 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Bronze |
Not Magnetic | |
Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Demonetized | |
Demonetized | 1973-01-01 |
Obverse
Engraved by Bernard R. Sindall
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Description:
Hole in center flanked by giraffes with crown above.
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Description:
Hole in center flanked by giraffes with crown above.
Reverse
Engraved by Bernard R. Sindall
Lettering:
RHODESIA AND NYASALAND
HALF PENNY
· 1956 ·
Description:
Denomination around hole in center flanked by sprigs.
RHODESIA AND NYASALAND
HALF PENNY
· 1956 ·
Description:
Denomination around hole in center flanked by sprigs.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1955 | 720,000 | Very Common | |
1955 | 2,010 | Proof | Common |
1956 | 480,000 | Very Common | |
1956 | Proof | Rare | |
1957 | 1,920,000 | Very Common | |
1957 | Proof | Rare | |
1958 | 2,400,000 | Very Common | |
1958 | Proof | Rare | |
1964 | 1,440,000 | Common |