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1959 Half Penny

CountryAustraliaSeriesElizabeth IIYear and Mintmark1959DenominationHalf PennyMintage10,166,400
MintMelbourne MintMonarchElizabeth IIReverse DesignerGeorge Kruger GrayObverse DesignerMary GillickWeight5.66gComposition97% Copper
2.5% Zinc
0.5% Tin
Size25.5mmEdgePlain

The 1959 half penny is the only Elizabeth II half penny that is readily available in a golden red mint state. The rest of the series, struck at the Perth mint, at best come a salmon mint and are almost always plagued by die faults reducing typical gradings. A number of 1959 rolls have turned up ensuring an abundance of mint state examples.

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