½ Penny - Elizabeth II (16 - 10 - 81; World Food Day) 1981 front ½ Penny - Elizabeth II (16 - 10 - 81; World Food Day) 1981 back
½ Penny - Elizabeth II (16 - 10 - 81; World Food Day) 1981 photo
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½ Penny - Elizabeth II 16 - 10 - 81; World Food Day

1981 year
Bronze 1.78 g 17.14 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1981
Value
½ Penny (0.005&nbspIMP)
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.78 g
Diameter
17.14 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#91390
Rarity index
66%

Reverse

Clupea harengus-Atlantic Herring superimposed over topographical map of Man

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ISLE OF MAN
16-10-81
WORLD FOOD DAY
HALF PENNY

Engraver: Barry Stanton

Edge

Plain

Comment

NOTE: Different lettering on reverse in KM# 72.1 (FAO FOOD FOR ALL) and KM# 72.2 (16-10-81 WORLD FOOD DAY).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate World Food Day, which is celebrated on October 16th of every year. The coin's design features a sheaf of wheat and a cornucopia, symbolizing the abundance of food and the importance of food security. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981 PM 10000 - - - - - -

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