1961 penny

[Guest Gibbster]

Hi, I recently acquired (by legitimate means) an old coffee tin brimming with penny and h'apenny pieces. I found a small note saying 1961 unminted! Were there any made and what would approx value be if one is found? There must be well over 500 coins all pennies and H'apennies bar one thruppenney bit!

[Mongo 1]

Hi Gibbster, Is it a 1961 Penny or Halfpenny? The Halfpenny was unminted in 61 I believe!

Also, this site will give you details on the values: http://www.coins-of-the-uk.co.uk/values/

Edited July 3, 2012 by Mongo

[Peter 615]

Here is the good news.The 1961 1d is the rarest of the 60's coins.Now the bad news only 48million produced.If UNC (not in a coffee tin)

about £1.If you have a 1/2d phone the police.