Halfpenny (British decimal coin)

The reverse of the coin, designed by Christopher Ironside, was a representation of St Edward's Crown, with the numeral "" below the crown, and either (1971–1981) or (1982–1984) above the crown. Only one design for the obverse was used on the halfpenny coin. The inscription around the portrait on the obverse was , where 19xx was the year of minting. Both sides of the coin are encircled by dots, a common feature on coins known as beading. As on all decimal coins produced before 1984, the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin appeared on the obverse; in this portrait the Queen wore the 'Girls of Great Britain and Ireland' Tiara. == Status ==

The half penny coin was legal tender for amounts not exceeding 20 pence. ==Mintages==

Mint sets have been produced since 1982; where mintages on or after that date indicate 'none', there are examples contained within those sets. ==Proposed quarter penny coin==

A decimal quarter-penny coin (to be struck in aluminium) was also proposed (which would have allowed the pre-decimal threepence to continue to circulate with a value of ), but was never produced. ==See also==