Baliwick of Jersey Half New Penny 1971 - Decimalization of the British/UK Pound Hits Jersey
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Channel: DC Coin World · 2018 · Education
When the British Pound went to Decimalization in 1971, many of its former colonies and dependencies decimalized also. Here is the Baliwick of Jersey Half New Penny from 1971 along with one of its older pals: the Jersey One Fourth Shilling Coin. Type Common coin Years 1971-1980 Value 1/2 New Penny (0.005 JEP) Metal Bronze Weight 1.7 g Diameter 17.14 mm Thickness 1.05 mm Shape Round Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized 02-18-1985 References KM# 29 Obverse The head of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" Tiara Lettering: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND Engraver: Arnold Machin Reverse Value, Coat of Arms Lettering: BAILIWICK OF JERSEY HALF NEW PENNY 1971 Engraver: George Kruger Gray Edge Smooth
