The 1/2 cent British North Borneo coin were introduced from 1885 until 1907. In this article, you can find the British North Borneo 1/2 Cent prices, images, issued year and mintage info. All coins were minted at the Ralph Heaton and sons Limited (Birmingham Mint Limited). The British North Borneo Company had the right to produce coin under its Royal Charter, granted in 1881.
The coin obverse show the shield of the British North Borneo Company; on shield, a lion above a dhow; below, YEAR; the mint mark, H, above the date.
The coin reverse show within a laurel wreath, HALF CENT; above and below the denomination it is repeated in Chinese characters; below the wreath the denomination in Malay; around above, BRITISH NORTH BORNEO Co.
British North Borneo 1/2 cent coin
Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1/2 cent
Issued By: British North Borneo Company, British North Borneo.
Year: 1885H, 1886H, 1887H, 1891H, 1907H
Mint: Heaton & Sons, Birmingham, England.
Shape: Round
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 28.5 mm (Diameter)
Weight: 4.629 g (Weight)
Coin Edge: Plain
References: KM#1
1/2 cent British North Borneo coin price:
| Year | Mintage | Note | E.Fine | Uncirculated | B.Uncirculated | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885H | 1,000,000 | 135 | 320 | 650 | 1200 | |
| 1886H | 1,000,000 | 135 | 320 | 650 | 1200 | |
| 1887H | 5,000,000 | 135 | 320 | 650 | - | |
| 1891H | 2,000,000 | 135 | 320 | 650 | 950 | |
| 1907H | 1,000,000 | 285 | 600 | 1300 | 1400 |
*Price in US Dollar
British North Borneo Coins Price:
- 25 cents British North Borneo coin
- 5 cents British North Borneo coin
- 2 1/2 cents British North Borneo coin
- 1 cent copper-nickel British North Borneo coin
- 1 cent bronze British North Borneo coin
- 1/2 cent British North Borneo coin
