Ireland ½ Penny (1971–1986)
| Country | Ireland |
| Year | 1971–1986 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny (½ Pingin) |
| Face value | 0.5p |
| Mintage | 6,750 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 2002 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.780g |
| Diameter | 17.1mm |
| Thickness | 1.15mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Rev. artist | Gabriel Hayes |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 6710 |
Irish harp with the country name to the left and the date to the right
ÉIRE 1971
Decorative initial "O" resembling a bird, out of the Book of Kells and the denomination below.
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Daily limit reachedAbout the 1971 Ireland Halfpenny
The 1971 Ireland Halfpenny is a circulating ½ penny (½ pingin) coin issued from 1971 to 1986, struck in bronze. It weighs 1.78g and measures 17.14mm across. Reverse design: Decorative initial "O" resembling a bird, out of the Book of Kells and the denomination below.
A mintage of 6,750 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held. It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 2002), so its value is to collectors only.
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Check the weight 1.78g and diameter 17.14mm and the metal (bronze) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.