1945 halfpenny value - Australia - with mint mark
What is a 1945 Australian halfpenny coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1945 'Y.' half penny from Australia.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| $1.25 | $5 | $12 |
$45 |
$85 |
$220+ |
Values are in Australian Dollars
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
Australia
halfpenny
KGVI 1945
Y. mint mark
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The obverse features the bare head of King
George VI facing left, with the surrounding
legend: 'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX
F:D:IND:IMP.'
images courtesy of TDK APDC
Notes:
'.' after 'Y' in 'PENNY' (mint mark)
| Monarch | King George VI |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 5.67 grams |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Composition | bronze |
| Minted | Perth, Australia |
| Mintage | approx. 3,494,000 (all
varieties) |
| Scarcity | slightly harder for period |
| Obverse | Thomas H. Paget |
| Reverse | George Kruger Gray |
1945 Australian
halfpenny specifications
with mint mark
1945 Australian
halfpenny design
with mint mark
The 1945 Australian halfpenny reverse
shows a kangaroo in motion facing right,
with the words 'AUSTRALIA' above,
and 'HALF PENNY' below.
Below the kangaroo is the date, with KG
below the tail, and a star below the nose.
primary varieties: 'no mint mark',
and 'Y. mint mark'.
The retail value of a 1945
'Y.' Australian halfpenny can
range from $1.25 to over
$220, depending on grade,
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |