Farewell To The British Halfpenny - Two Coin Cased Set

Overview
A Commemorative Two-Coin Cased Set Marking The Withdrawal Of The British Halfpenny From Circulation In 1984. The Presentation Card Reads 'Farewell To The British Halfpenny - Introduced C.885 - Withdrawn 1984' And Features A Red, White And Blue Design. The Set Contains Two Halfpenny Coins Representing The Pre-Decimal And Decimal Versions Of The Denomination.

Contents
* Pre-Decimal Halfpenny Dated 1967, Obverse Showing Queen Elizabeth Ii Portrait With Legend 'Elizabeth Ii Dei Gratia Regina F:D:', Reverse Showing The Golden Hind Sailing Ship With 'Half Penny' And Date '1967'
* Decimal Halfpenny, Obverse Showing Queen Elizabeth Ii Portrait, Reverse Showing Crowned Portcullis Design With 'Half Penny' (Date Not Clearly Legible Through Case)

Condition Notes
Both Coins Appear To Retain Strong Detail And Original Copper Lustre Consistent With Minimal Or No Circulation. The Pre-Decimal 1967 Halfpenny Shows Well-Defined Rigging Detail On The Golden Hind Reverse. The Decimal Halfpenny Shows Clear Portcullis Detail. Both Coins Are Housed In Red Foam Ring Inserts Within The Plastic Case.

The Plastic Case Exhibits Numerous Scratches And Scuff Marks Across Both The Front And Rear Surfaces. A Yellow Sticker With A Handwritten Number Is Adhered To The Front Of The Case.

Specifications
Country: United Kingdom
Denomination: Halfpenny
Monarch: Queen Elizabeth Ii
Composition: Bronze
Packaging: Commemorative Plastic Case With Printed Card InsertFAL
991825+128FAL
991825+128

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