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½ Penny - Elizabeth II
1979 year| Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) | 1.78 g | 17.15 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | ½ Penny (0.005 GGP) |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) |
| Weight | 1.78 g |
| Diameter | 17.15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.89 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#49010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Denomination and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF PENNY
1/2
· 1979 ·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1979 Guernsey Elizabeth II ½ Penny coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, which is not commonly seen on other coins of the same denomination and era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1979 coin.
