½ Penny - Elizabeth II 1st Portrait; Mule
1965 year| Bronze | 5.6 g | 25.4 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand and United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1965 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1840-1967) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#371056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three-masted ship sailing left, denomination above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF PENNY
HP
1965
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mule - New Zealand 1/2 Penny coin struck with a United Kingdom 1/2 Penny obverse.
Unknown mintage.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1965 Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; Mule) ½ Penny coin is that it features a rare error, known as a "mule" error, where the obverse die (featuring the Queen's portrait) was accidentally paired with a reverse die (featuring the denomination and wreath) intended for a different coin. This resulted in a unique combination of designs that is highly sought after by collectors.
