How much is half of guinea worth copper?

Answer 1

The Guinea and its fractional denominations were withdrawn from circulation in 1816 and effectively replaced by the Sovereign and Half-Sovereign (One Pound and Ten Shillings respectively).

When the Guinea was in circulation, it was worth One Pound and One Shilling (or 21 Shillings).

The Shilling was progressively withdrawn from circulation after decimalisation. The Shilling became 5 New Pence in the new decimal currency.

A Half-Guinea in modern terms, would be the equivalent of 55 Pence.

Answer 2

The British gold Half-Guinea was last minted in 1813. It was effectively replaced by the gold Half-Sovereign in 1817.

Answer 3

All denominations of the Guinea coin were made from gold, they were never made from copper.