Queen Elizabeth II era halfpenny - UK
United Kingdom
halfpenny
Elizabeth II
1953 to 1967
Values, images, and specifications for British
half penny coins from 1953 to 1967.
Elizabeth became
queen in 1952 after the
premature death of her
father, King George VI.
The first Queen Elizabeth II
United Kingdom halfpenny
was minted in 1953, and
the last in 1967.
The Queen Elizabeth II era United Kingdom halfpenny
obverse features the laureate bust of young Elizabeth II,
facing right.
The reverse shows a depiction of Sir Francis Drake's
galleon, the 'Golden Hind'. The words 'HALF PENNY'
are above the main design, and the date is below.
Retailing from £0.05 to
over £2, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £0.10 to
over £7, depending
on grade and condition.
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Elizabeth II presided over much change and
development in the western world in the longest
reign by any English monarch, at over 70 years.
Elizabeth II passed away in September 2022,
succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
1 halfpenny = 1/2 of a penny
= 1/24 of a shilling = 1/480 of a pound
dates not minted: 1961
Retailing from £0.05 to
over £4, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £0.05 to
over £5, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £0.05 to
over £2, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £0.05 to
over £2, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £0.05 to
over £3, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £0.05 to
over £2, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £0.05 to
over £1.50, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £0.05 to
over £0.70, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £0.05 to
over £0.70, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £0.05 to
over £0.50, depending
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Retailing from £0.05 to
over £0.40, depending
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