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1971 ½p Elizabeth II

Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

1971United Kingdom

Worth about £0.15 in circulated condition. 1,394,188,250 were minted, the 12th lowest of any circulation ½p.

Denomination

½p

Estimated Value

£0.15

Numista catalogue · May 2026How we value coins

Condition

Circulation

Mintage

1,394,188,250

Physical Properties

Composition:Bronze (97% Cu, 2.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn)

Weight:1.78g

Shape:Round

Diameter:17.14mm

Thickness:1.07mm

Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)

Mint:Royal Mint

Features & Details

RoundBronze (97% Cu, 2.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn)

Value source:Numista catalogue

Value date:18 May 2026

Is the 1971 ½p (Elizabeth II) rare?

12th/ 12

3 collectors own one

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Its circulation mintage of 1,394,188,250 is the 12th lowest of 12 circulation ½p coins in the catalogue, and 3 Florin House collectors own one.

Versions of the 1971 Elizabeth II ½p

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Circulation
£0.15
Mintage 1,394,188,250
1971 ½p Elizabeth II (this page)
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BUBU (in blue wallet)
£0.16
Mintage 6,323,210
1971 ½p Elizabeth II BU
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Proof
£0.16
Mintage 350,000
1971 ½p Elizabeth II Proof

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