Isle of Man ½ Penny - Elizabeth II Stylized herring Gold (1980–1983)
Circulating version: 1980 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Stylized herring
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Year | 1980–1983 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Face value | 0.5p |
| Mintage | 500 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.550g |
| Diameter | 17.1mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Arnold Machin |
| Rev. artist | Leslie Lindsay |
| 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
ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II (1980 - 1983)
Stylized Atlantic Herring
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The 1980 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Stylized herring – Gold is a collector ½ penny coin issued from 1980 to 1983, struck in gold (.917). It weighs 3.55g and measures 17.14mm across. Reverse design: Stylized Atlantic Herring.
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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How much is the 1980 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Stylized herring – Gold worth?
No verified sale of the 1980 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Stylized herring – Gold has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth up to £356 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1980 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Stylized herring – Gold different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1980 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Stylized herring, not the coin found in change. At 3.55g of gold (.917) it is heavier than the 1.78g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1980 Isle of Man Halfpenny - Elizabeth II Stylized herring – Gold?
Check the weight 3.55g and diameter 17.14mm and the metal (gold (.917)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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