1964  'Y.' HALFPENNY

Obverse:Queen Elizabeth II - Design by Mrs Mary Gillick.
Legend: ELIZABETH. II. DEI. GRATIA. REGINA. F: D: +
Reverse:Kangaroo - Design by George Kruger Gray.
Legend: AUSTRALIA - HALF PENNY - 1964
Edge:Plain Edge.
Weight:5.67 grams (87.5 grains).
Size:25.5 mm (diameter).
Composition:Bronze - 97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin
Mintage:Circulation: 18,230,400 - Perth.
Proofs: 1 Known
Mintmarks:Dot after Y of PENNY on reverse.

Valuation :
1964 Y. HALFPENNY

Very
Good		FineVery
Fine		Extra
Fine		Almost
Uncirc.		UncircBrilliant
Uncirc.		Proof
20020.200.30.601.2523815,000

Notes:

It is believed that the proof 1964 Y. halfpenny, struck for the Mint Master, is unique. The coin, an impaired proof, was sold by Spink & Son in March, 1987 as part of a pair with a similar unique proof 1964 Y. penny. The pair sold for $7,200.

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