© Museum Victoria
© Museum Victoria
½ Penny - Elizabeth II 1st Portrait; with "F:D:"
| Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) | 5.67 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1959-1964 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1788-1966) |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3149 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Kangaroo leaping right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
KG
1959
HALF PENNY
Designer: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintmarks:One dot after "PENNY" = Perth Mint
No dots = Melbourne Mint
The Queen Elizabeth II series of pre-decimal coins have been issued in Sherwood Sets of all six denominations.
This particular set contains all of the 1962 issues.
