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Half Penny 1947 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values

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Half Penny 1947 value
The value of a Half Penny 1947 Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.

- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 - Y. | - | - | $0.75![]() | $0.75 | $2.30 | $7.60![]() |
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 - Y. | $27.20![]() | $46.10![]() | $73.10![]() | $136![]() | $324![]() | - | - |
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Varieties
Y.
A dot is visible after Half penny, but no dot before. The dot indicates the coin was minted at Perth Mint.
Errors and varieties from the community
| Die errors and varieties | ||
|---|---|---|
| #141 | Half Penny 1947 - Die crack on Half | - |
| #476 | Half Penny 1947 - Die crack on Half and KG | - |
| #318 | Half Penny 1947 - Die cracks on reverse | - |
| #319 | Half Penny 1947 - Dot below bustRenniks #A43B | - |
| Strike errors and varieties | ||
|---|---|---|
| #100 | Half Penny 1947 - Uncentered broadstrike | - |
Mintage
- Half Penny 1947 - Y. : 10,725,000
Specifications
- Mint: Perth
- Alloy: 97% copper, 2.5% zinc and 0.5% tin
- Weight: 5.67g
- Diameter : 25.5mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Thomas H. Paget, Reverse: George Kruger Gray
Last update : Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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