1961  '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 - 1961
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: 24,364,800 - Perth.
Proofs: 1,040
Mintmarks:Dot after Y of PENNY on reverse.

Valuation :
1961 Y. HALFPENNY

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Proof
2002.20.30.751.502.50510600

Notes:

The collector proof version of the 1961 halfpenny was released as part of a 2 coin Perth proof set.


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