1/2 Penny - Elizabeth II - 1'st Portrait (1955 - 1963)
Features
| Denomination | 1/2 Penny |
| Catalog Number | KM# 36 |
| Weight (g) | 4.6 |
| Diameter (mm) | 22.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Nickel-Brass |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Cecil Thomas
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
Reverse
Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
JAMAICA
19 63
INDUS UTERQUE SERVIET UNI
HALF PENNY
Description:
Coat of Arms divide year of issue.
JAMAICA
19 63
INDUS UTERQUE SERVIET UNI
HALF PENNY
Description:
Coat of Arms divide year of issue.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 1,440,000 | Very Common | |
| 1955 | Proof | Not Common | |
| 1957 | 600,000 | Common | |
| 1957 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1958 | 960,000 | Very Common | |
| 1958 | Proof | Not Common | |
| 1959 | 960,000 | Very Common | |
| 1959 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1961 | 480,000 | Very Common | |
| 1961 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1962 | 960,000 | Very Common | |
| 1962 | Proof | Not Common | |
| 1963 | 960,000 | Very Common | |
| 1963 | Proof | Not Common |