1956 British Half Crown from the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.Key DetailsMonarch: Queen Elizabeth II (represented by the "E R" monogram, standing for Elizabeth Regina).Design: The reverse features a crowned quartered shield showing the Royal Coat of Arms.Denomination: One half crown was worth two shillings and sixpence (often written as 2/6), which was one-eighth of a British pound.Composition: By 1956, these coins were made of cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) and contained no silver.