The British pre-decimal halfpenny (pronounced / ˈ h eɪ p ən i /), once abbreviated ob. (from the Latin 'obulus'), [1] is a discontinued denomination of sterling coinage worth ⁠ 1 / 480 ⁠ of one pound, ⁠ 1 / 24 ⁠ of one shilling, or ⁠ 1 / 2 ⁠ of one penny. Originally the halfpenny was minted in copper, but after 1860 it was minted ...

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Values, images, and specifications for British half penny coins from 1801 to 1967.

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The British decimal halfpenny (p) coin was a denomination of sterling coinage introduced in February 1971, at the time of decimalisation, and was worth 200 of one pound. It was ignored in banking transactions, which were carried out in units of 1p.

The British halfpenny coin was worth 1/480th of a pound sterling. At first in its 700-year history it was made from silver, but as the value of silver increased the coin was made from base metals. It was finally abandoned in 1969 as part of the process of decimalising the British currency.

Detailed information about the coin ½ Penny, George VI (with 'IND:IMP'), United Kingdom, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data

Detailed information about the coin ½ Penny, Edward VII, United Kingdom, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data

Detailed information about the coin ½ Penny, George V (1st portrait), United Kingdom, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data

The British decimal halfpenny coin was introduced in February 1971, but ignored in banking transactions. It became Britain's least favourite coin. The coin was demonetised and withdrawn from circulation in December 1984, even if The Treasury argued that this denomination was important against inflation, as it prevented prices from being rounded up.