About this objectDecimal ½p coin, issued in 1971. Part of a commemorative pack, "Britain's First Decimal Coins" issued to teach people about the new coinage before its official introduction on 15 February 1971. The other coins included in the pack are a 10p, 5p, 2p and 1p.
Date Made1971
Period20th Century (1901-2000)
Medium and MaterialsMetal | Coins and tokens | Bronze
Named CollectionNorth Hertfordshire Museum
Credit LineKeith Fitzpatrick-Matthews, Archaeology and Outreach Officer
