1940 Proof Halfpenny PCGS PR65
Every Fijian coin aficionado knows that the 1940 halfpenny is the key date, owing to its low mintage of just 24,000 pieces. Fewer collectors are aware that a proof 1940 halfpenny was also minted, and that the number of proof versions of the coin can be counted on perhaps two hands. The coin photographed above is the only example of a 1940 proof halfpenny we’ve handled in the last fourteen years, and is also the only example authenticated and graded by PCGS (4/21). Undervalued in this grade, and a very suitable coin for a Fijian type set, where a Mint State currency coin just won’t do. Professional Coin Grading Service is the global leader in coin authentication and grading. With over 60 million coins graded and counting, PCGS is trusted by collectors, dealers, and investors to certify authenticity, protect value, and elevate market confidence. This is a direct conversion of the 70-point PCGS grade to a 10-point scale, intended to present the grade in a more intuitive format for newer collectors. It is not our personal opinion or an attempt at regrading the coin to a different standard. To understand how the 70-point scale converts to a 10-point scale, [click here](https://drakesterling.com/en/page/the-ten-point-coin-grading-scale).