© Tony K
© Tony K
½ Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
| Bronze | 1.78 g | 17.14 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1982-1984 |
| Value | ½ Penny (0.005 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.78 g |
| Diameter | 17.14 mm |
| Thickness | 1.07 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1984 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#6899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Central crown of St. Edward, denomination in letters above and numerals below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF PENNY
½
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Comment
From Decimalisation Day on 15th February 1971, the production of the ½ New Penny was necessary since the old sixpence (with a decimal face value of 2.5p) continued in use up until 1980 and merchants had the ability to charge in nearly as small units as they could previously with the old money.The word 'new' was dropped from the reverse of the half penny from 1982 and the final issue in 1984 was not struck for circulation and can only be found in the Annual Coin Sets in both Brilliant Uncirculated & Proof versions.
The Treasury continued to argue that the halfpenny was important in the fight against inflation until the coin became uneconomical to produce and consequently was demonetised and withdrawn from circulation in December 1984. Banks sent unused stocks back to the Royal Mint to be melted down, therefore less of the original mintage remains.
(former Spink ref. 4240)
Interesting fact
The 1983 issue of this coin has a rare error, known as the "upside-down effigy" error. This error occurred when the die used to strike the coin was damaged, causing the Queen's effigy to be printed upside-down on some coins. This error is highly sought after by collectors and can sell for a premium price.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 106800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 107800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 106520 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1982-1984 coin.
