Half Penny of 1978*
Obverse Shows Queen Elizabeth II
Reverse Shows an Imperial Crown


*This half penny is post-decimal

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Half Penny of 1951
Obverse Shows King George VI
Reverse Shows The Golden Hind




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Half Penny of 1921
Obverse Shows King George V
Reverse Shows Britannia Seated




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