1/2 Penny - Elizabeth II (1955 - 1964)
Features
| Denomination | 1/2 Penny |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1 |
| Weight (g) | 3 |
| Diameter (mm) | 20.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.25 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1973-01-01 |
Obverse
Engraved by Bernard R. Sindall
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Description:
Hole in center flanked by giraffes with crown above.
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Description:
Hole in center flanked by giraffes with crown above.
Reverse
Engraved by Bernard R. Sindall
Lettering:
RHODESIA AND NYASALAND
HALF PENNY
· 1956 ·
Description:
Denomination around hole in center flanked by sprigs.
RHODESIA AND NYASALAND
HALF PENNY
· 1956 ·
Description:
Denomination around hole in center flanked by sprigs.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 720,000 | Very Common | |
| 1955 | 2,010 | Proof | Common |
| 1956 | 480,000 | Very Common | |
| 1956 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1957 | 1,920,000 | Very Common | |
| 1957 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1958 | 2,400,000 | Very Common | |
| 1958 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1964 | 1,440,000 | Common |