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Half Penny 1949 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values

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Half Penny 1949 value
The value of a Half Penny 1949 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 - Y. | - | - | $0.75![]() | $0.75![]() | $1.50![]() | $4.60![]() |
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 - Y. | $18.70![]() | $53.70![]() | $61.00![]() | $189![]() | $220![]() | - | - |
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| #326 | Half Penny 1949 - Die crack from K of K.G | - |
| #325 | Half Penny 1949 - Die crack on G of K.G | - |
| #324 | Half Penny 1949 - Die crack on P of Penny | - |
| Strike errors and varieties | ||
|---|---|---|
| #113 | Half Penny 1949 - Uncentered Broadstrike | - |
Mintage
- Half Penny 1949 - Y. : 20,208,000
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






