Isle of Man ½ New Penny - Elizabeth II Ragwort (1971–1975)
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1971–1975 |
| Denomination | ½ New Penny |
| Face value | 0.5p |
| Mintage | 1,000 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 1.780g |
| Diameter | 17.1mm |
| Thickness | 1.10mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Arnold Machin |
| Rev. artist | Christopher Ironside |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the " Girls of Great Britain and Ireland " Tiara, legend around, date below
ELIZABETH THE SECOND · 1971 ·
Jacobaea vulgaris - Common Ragwort (Cushag), national flower
· ISLE OF MAN · HALF NEW PENNY
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The 1971 Isle of Man Half New Penny - Elizabeth II Ragwort is a circulating ½ new penny coin issued from 1971 to 1975, struck in bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc). It weighs 1.78g and measures 17.14mm across. Reverse design: Jacobaea vulgaris - Common Ragwort (Cushag), national flower.
A mintage of 1,000 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held. It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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Check the weight 1.78g and diameter 17.14mm and the metal (bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
