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½ Penny - Elizabeth II
1959 year| Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc) | 3.78 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1963) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1959 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1918-1973) |
| Composition | Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 3.78 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.48 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1973 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#5867 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Six-pointed star, the Emblem of Nigeria (1952-1960) with a hole in the middle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEDERATION OF NIGERIA
1959
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1959 Nigerian ½ Penny coin is that it was the first coin to feature the image of Queen Elizabeth II, who was still a young monarch at the time. The coin's design was created by the Royal Mint and features a portrait of the Queen on one side, with the other side bearing the image of a crowned shield and the inscription "Nigeria 1959." This coin was a significant departure from previous Nigerian coins, which had featured images of local leaders and symbols. The introduction of the Queen's image on the coin was seen as a symbol of Nigeria's connection to the British Commonwealth and its commitment to the British monarch as head of state.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 6031 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1959 coin.
