Halfpenny of Britain 1945, 64 and 71 years 

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A halfpenny is a coin with a face value of half a British penny. Copper farthing (1/4 penny) and halfpenny were minted from 1672. The original reverse of the bronze version of the coin, designed by Leonard Charles Wyon, is a seated Britannia holding a trident with the words HALF PENNY on either side. Pre-1895 issues also have a lighthouse to the left of Britain and a ship to her right. Various minor adjustments to the sea level depicted around Britain and the angle of its trident have also been made over the years. Some editions
have serrated edges, while others have beads.
Various obverses have been used over the years. Edward VII, George V, George VI and Elizabeth II each had one obverse for halfpennies issued during their reigns. Two different obverses were used during Queen Victoria's long reign, but the short reign of Edward VIII meant that no halfpenny bearing his image was ever issued.
Following the UK's conversion to the decimal system in February 1971, the penny was equated to 1/100th of a pound. Accordingly, a halfpenny was equal to 1/200 of a pound. To distinguish them from the former pennies, they were marked NEW PENNY or NEW PENCE.