Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 1923 Halfpenny!

Honouring one of Australia’s most iconic rarities, we are delighted to present the 1923 Halfpenny 100th Anniversary 2023 $1 Gold-plated 1oz Silver Proof!

There could be no finer tribute to this legendary Australian coin. Notable for the perfect recreation of the 1923 Halfpenny design, this official legal tender issue is struck to immaculate Proof quality from 99.9% silver – and finished in 24-carat gold!

Like the original 1923 Halfpenny, this eye-catching coin is to be enjoyed by the privileged few. The mintage is just 999! Act now!

• Struck from 1oz of 99.9% silver

• Finished in real 24-carat gold!

• Mintage set at a mere 999 coins!

• Niue legal tender: spans 40.60mm

• Includes numbered Certificate

Official Issue Price

An irresistible opportunity, this is your chance to become the proud owner of an original example of the iconic 1923 Halfpenny!

Struck exactly 100 years ago, the 1923 Halfpenny is a coin shrouded in mystery. Given that records show that 1,113,600 halfpennies were struck in 1923, the obvious question is why is this date so scarce? The rarity is likely due to problems the Melbourne Mint had with its 1923 dies. The dies used by the mint exhibited faults, and, failing early in the piece, were used to strike only a limited number of coins in fulfilment of Commonwealth orders.

Although the actual mintage of the 1923 Halfpenny will never be known, most authorities estimate that no more than 15,000 were struck. Whatever the actual figure, it can be said with confidence that only a tiny percentage of the coins delivered to Treasury would have carried the date 1923.

The perfect time to secure a 1923 Halfpenny, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of this great Australian rarity, the few available examples will be snapped up at speed.