1923 Australian Halfpenny aVF/VF (Key Date)

1923 Australian Halfpenny aVF/VF (Key Date)If the 1930 Penny is the 'King' of predecimal coinage the 1923 Halfpenny would be the logical 'Prince'. With an estimated mintage of just 15,000 it is incredibly rare and particularly in higher grades. This example exhibits partial centre diamond on the crown of King George V as well as six pearls. Die cracks are also present in the legend which is characteristic of this year. 1923 Halfpenny Weight 5. 67 grams Composition 97% Copper, 2. 5% Zinc 0. 5%

the snake finished sixth in the Emperor’s ‘Great Race’ and subsequently it has represented every sixth year in the 12-year lunar cycle

representing their power and responsibilities

1922 Threepence Weight 1

1oz of 999

And enhanced by selective

and dubbed into other languages

* Information on each of the designers of our pre-decimal notes

Each coin is struck from 1oz of 99

The Royal Mint has innovated to create coins that are beautiful

signifying the inevitable end that comes to all

Celebrates the 80th anniversary of Tom and Jerry

Twenty-two years old