Summary
1/2 New Penny, Issued by Guernsey, 1971
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
A copy of the seal of the Baliwick of Guernsey granted by Edward I, a shield with three lions; around, S'BALLIVIE INSVLE DE GERNEREVE
Reverse Description
At centre, 1/2; above, NEW PENNY; below, 1971
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
In preperation for decimal coinage the 5 and 10 new pence coins were introduced in 1968, followed by 50 new pence coins in 1969. Decimalization took place in 1971 and the ½, 1 and 2 new pence coins were introduced. These coins were the same size and composition as the corresponding British coins. The word "new" was dropped in 1977.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, 22 May 1995
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Date Issued
1971 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.77 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#20
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
