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
Very
Good
Fine
Very
Fine
Extra
Fine
Almost
Uncirc.
Uncirc
Brilliant
Uncirc.
Proof
2002
.20
.30
.75
1.50
2.50
5
10
600
Notes:
The collector proof version of the 1961 halfpenny was released as part of a
2 coin Perth proof set
.
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