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1971 ½p Elizabeth II BU

Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

1971United KingdomBU (in blue wallet)

Worth about £0.16 in BU condition. 6,323,210 were minted, the 4th lowest of any BU ½p.

Denomination

½p

Estimated Value

£0.16

Numista catalogue · May 2026How we value coins

Condition

Mintage

6,323,210

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?

4th/ 4

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Its BU mintage of 6,323,210 is the 4th lowest of 4 BU ½p coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 1971 Elizabeth II ½p

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

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