when did half pence stop

The British half pence (halfpenny) last circulated in everyday use in 1984 , when the decimal ½p coin was demonetised on 31 December 1984.

Old pre‑decimal halfpenny

Before decimalisation, there was also an old pre‑decimal halfpenny (½d) in the “pounds and shillings” system.

• This traditional half‑penny coin was withdrawn earlier , on 31 July 1969 , as part of the run‑up to Decimal Day in 1971.

When did half pence “stop”?

If you mean when half pence stopped being legal tender in the UK , the key dates are:

Coin type| Last in circulation / demonetised
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Pre‑decimal halfpenny (½d)| 31 July 1969 1
Decimal halfpenny (½p)| 31 December 1984 1379

From New Year’s Day 1985 onward, the ½p coin was no longer accepted in shops or banks and effectively stopped playing any role in normal cash payments.

So for the classic decimal “half‑penny” , the answer to “when did half pence stop?” is 1984 , with final abolition on 31 December 1984.

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