A British Pound in 1875 had the purchasing power of about £62.80 GBP today.
One 1877 British Pound had the purchasing power of about Sixty-two British Pounds today.
The British Half Penny was no longer issued after 1984.
The British Half Penny was no longer issued after 1984.
There were no British Half Pennies minted in 1832 or 1833.
British coins minted in 1775 included the Guinea, Half-Guinea, Halfpenny and the Farthing. British coins in circulation in 1775 included the Five Guinea, Guinea, Half-Guinea, Shilling, Fourpence (Groat), Threepence, Twopence, Penny, Halfpenny and the Farthing. ,
British Pennies are made to a specific size and weight. A penny half the thickness of a normal penny is either terribly worn, making it just about worthless, or it is a token of some description.
There were no British Half Pennies minted in 1832 or 1833.
Depends on the condition.
The decimal New Half Penny and Half Penny coins were last issued for circulation in 1983 and were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in December 1984. So, unless they are part of a Proof or uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they have little or no value. The 1984 Half Penny was only issued as part of a Royal Mint Uncirculated or Proof set. A British 1984 bronze Half Penny coin (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2 GBP. A British 1984 bronze Half Penny coin (Elizabeth II)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
The decimal New Half Penny and Half Penny coins were last issued for circulation in 1983 and were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in December 1984. So, unless they are part of a Proof or uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they have little or no value. A British 1981 bronze Half New Penny (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £0.20 GBP. A British 1981 bronze Half New Penny (Elizabeth II)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
A 1942 Canadian half penny is worth $22000 - $50000.Canada does not make half cents. Also, their coins all have the word CANADA on them, so I'm betting you have a British half penny
Assuming it is a British half penny, it is worth about 25-50 cents in circulated condition and about $5 if uncirculated.
Possibly a 2-3 small sweets or in some places, it bought a short bus-ride for a child.