These coins are no longer in circulation since they were withdrawn and demonetised in 1987.
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 obverse shows the Irish harp. The reverse of all Eire decimal Halfpenny coins shows a styilised bird taken from a Celtic manuscript.
An Eire (Irish) 1939 bronze Halfpenny (pig), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £175 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £3 to £35 GBP. An Eire (Irish) 1939 bronze Halfpenny (pig)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £850 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
An Eire (Irish) 1946 bronze Halfpenny (pig), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £70 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £2 to £17 GBP. An Eire (Irish) 1943 bronze Halfpenny (pig)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £300 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
These coins are no longer in circulation since they were withdrawn and demonetised in 1987. 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.
Jill Halfpenny was born on July 15, 1975, in Newcastle, England, UK.
There was no 1939 Eire (Irish) Penny minted.
There was no Eire (Irish) 1960 Penny produced.
There were no Eire (Irish) 1957 Shillings minted.
There were was no Australian 1956 Halfpenny minted.
The last Australian Halfpenny was minted in 1964.
The last Australian Halfpenny was issued in 1964.
The last Australian Halfpenny was minted in 1964.