Isle of Man ½ Penny - Elizabeth II Herring Platinum (1976–1979)
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1976–1979 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Face value | 0.5p |
| Mintage | 500 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Platinum (.950) |
| Weight | 4.000g |
| Diameter | 17.1mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Arnold Machin |
| Rev. artist | Barry Stanton |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Right facing uncouped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the " Girls of Great Britain and Ireland " Tiara, legend around, date below
ELIZABETH THE SECOND · 1976 ·
Clupea harengus - Atlantic Herring superimposed over topographical map of Man
ISLE OF MAN HALF PENNY
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The 1976 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Herring – Platinum is a collector ½ penny coin issued from 1976 to 1979, struck in platinum (.950). It weighs 4g and measures 17.14mm across. Reverse design: Clupea harengus - Atlantic Herring superimposed over topographical map of Man.
A mintage of 500 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 4g and diameter 17.14mm and the metal (platinum (.950)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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