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1983 ½p Elizabeth II BU

Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

1983United KingdomBU

Worth about £1.07 in BU condition. 637,100 were minted, the 3rd lowest of any BU ½p.

Denomination

½p

Estimated Value

£1.07

Numista catalogue · Jul 2026How we value coins

Condition

Mintage

637,100

Physical Properties

Composition:Bronze

Weight:1.78g

Shape:Round

Diameter:17.14mm

Thickness:1.07mm

Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)

Mint:Royal Mint

Features & Details

RoundBronze

Value source:Numista catalogue

Value date:17 Jul 2026

Is the 1983 ½p (Elizabeth II) rare?

3rd/ 4

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Its BU mintage of 637,100 is the 3rd lowest of 4 BU ½p coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 1983 Elizabeth II ½p

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Circulation
£0.17
Mintage 7,600,000
1983 ½p Elizabeth II
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BU
£1.07
Mintage 637,100
1983 ½p Elizabeth II BU (this page)
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Proof
£1.07
Mintage 107,800
1983 ½p Elizabeth II Proof

Elizabeth II ½p by year

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