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 1961-Y Half Penny Values
1961-Y Half Penny

Elizabeth II

The 1961 Perth mint half penny, like other Perth mint issues in the series comes in a salmon pink colour or a chocolate brown colour and is typically plagued by impaired dies and as such is difficult to source in the upper mint state grades. The coin typically tones olive or a red brick colour, which should not be confused with original mint brilliance.
Mintage
17,811,840
Reverse Designer
George Kruger Gray
Obverse Designer
Mary Gillick
Size
25.5 mm
Composition
97.00% Copper
2.50% Zinc
0.50% Tin
Bullion Value
4.19¢
1961-Y  Half Penny
Reverse

1961-Y  Half Penny
Obverse

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Values
Typical handled value: 10¢

Condition matters a grade deal in terms of a coin's value, the above value is for a typical handled example. For example, a 1911 florin can be had for as little as $10, but in top quality, the coin would be valued at over $10,000!

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Glossary
  • die - A cylindrical punch with an inverted impression of a coin's design used to strike the coin.
  • mint brilliance - The original golden-red-orange-pink colour of a copper coin.
  • mint state - A state of a coin that shows no signs of circulation.

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