½ New Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait obverse
Obverse
½ New Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait reverse
Reverse
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½ New Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

CountryUK Year1971–1981 Denom½ Penny Mintage1,400,511,460 MintRoyal Mint MetalBronze (97% Cu, 2.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn) Melt £0.02
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year1971–1981
Denomination½ Penny
Face value1p
Mintage1,400,511,460
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
Demonetised1984
CompositionBronze (97% Cu, 2.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn) (970/1000 fine)
Weight1.780g · 0.0555 t oz
Diameter17.1mm
Thickness1.07mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

Central crown of St. Edward, denomination in letters above and numerals below. Script: Latin

Copper content
Fine troy oz 0.0555
Melt value £0.02
Premium over melt £1.09
Market Value
£1.45
▲ 90.5% 30d
Volume-weighted average across 14 verified sales in 3 grades.
Grade range £1 – £2
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Last sale 8 days ago View price history →

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Grade Latest Avg (90d) 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
UNC £1.11 🔒 listed £1.56 – £1.11 – £44.34 4 4 15-07-2026
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VF £3.31 🔒 listed £2.24 ▲185.3% £0.91 – £3.31 6 8 12-07-2026
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PR-65 £1.55 🔒 listed – – £1.55 – £2.65 2 2 06-04-2026
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