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½ Penny - Elizabeth II
| Bronze | 2.92 g | 21.0 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodesia and Nyasaland |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1953-1964) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1955-1964 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1955-1964) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1973 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#9196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Lettering HALF PENNY curves round central hole, with leaves around outside. Country around outside of sprigs, date at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RHODESIA AND NYASALAND
HALF PENNY
· 1958 ·
Engraver: Bernard Sindal
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny coin from Rhodesia and Nyasaland is that it was the first coin to feature a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin was introduced in 1955, just a year after Elizabeth II's coronation, and it was the first coin to bear her image. This was a significant departure from the previous coins of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, which had featured images of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. The introduction of the new coin was seen as a symbol of the country's transition towards independence and its growing ties with the British Commonwealth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 2010 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 1920000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 2400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 1440000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1955-1964 coin.