| Issuer | Jamaica |
| Year | 1955-1963 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1822-1969) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Dimensions | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Cecil Thomas Reverse: Percy Metcalfe |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#36 |
| Obverse description | Crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND |
| Reverse description | Coat of arms of Jamaica. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | JAMAICA
HALF PENNY
1957
INDUS UTERQUE SERVIET UNI (Translation: Both Indies serving one.) |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1955 - - 1 440 000 1955 - Proof - 1957 - - 600 000 1957 - Proof - 1958 - - 960 000 1958 - Proof - 1959 - - 960 000 1959 - Proof - 1961 - - 480 000 1961 - Proof - 1962 - - 960 000 1962 - Proof - 1963 - - 960 000 1963 - Proof - |
| Catalog ID | 6943317110 |
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