| Issuer | Australia |
| Year | 1953-1955 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1788-1966) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Dimensions | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Mary Gillick Reverse: George Kruger Gray |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#49, Schön#36 |
| Obverse description | 1st portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing a laurel |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | +
ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the Grace of God) |
| Reverse description | Kangaroo leaping right |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | AUSTRALIA KG 1953 HALF PENNY |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1953 - Perth Mint - 23 967 000 1953 - Perth Mint; Proof - 16 1954 - Perth Mint - 21 963 000 1954 - Perth Mint; With dot; Proof - 15 1954 - Perth Mint; Without dot; Proof - 301 1955 - Perth Mint - 9 343 000 |
| Catalog ID | 8610613210 |
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