1/2 penny (George VI)
The coin 1/2 penny (George VI) from Australia comprises 6 issues minted between 1949 and 1952. The standout issue of the series is the 1950 one. Here you will find all its numismatic data to appraise it —composition, weight, diameter, mint and mintage—, its value trend and the collectors who own it.
| KM#42 FO#5373 | |
| Name | 1/2 penny (George VI) |
| Country | Australia |
| Shape | Round |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight (g) | 5,60 g |
| Diameter (mm) | 25,50 mm |
| Obverse: | GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX FIDEI DEF. |
| Reverse | AUSTRALIA 1949 HALF PENNY |
| Popularity | |
| Price | $1.25 - $1.60 |
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| Year | Rarity | Mint | Mintage | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Very scarce | Perth | 22.310.000 | |
| 1949 | Very scarce | Melbourne | ||
| 1950 | Very scarce | Perth | 12.014.000 | |
| 1951 | Very scarce | Perth | 29.422.000 | |
| 1951 | Very scarce | London | 17.040.000 | |
| 1952 | Very scarce | Perth | 1.832.000 |
How much the 1/2 penny (George VI) coin from Australia is worth: value by year and grade
How much is the 1/2 penny (George VI) coin worth? Its market value ranges from $1.25 to $1.60 depending on the grade. Below is the table by year with the market prices assigned by collectors.
| Year | UNC | XF | VF | F | VG | G | PR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | $1.60 | ||||||
| 1949 | |||||||
| 1950 | |||||||
| 1951 | $1.25 | ||||||
| 1951 | |||||||
| 1952 |
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Last revision recorded by: Emilio José Luque TapiaUpdate date: 12/20/2025Author: Foronum TeamForonum shows the authorship, review and update date of its entries to provide greater editorial transparency and traceability of the numismatic information published.