The 1962 halfcrown obverse features the laureate bust of young Queen Elizabeth II facing right, the surrounding legend: 'ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA'. The 1962 United Kingdom reverse shows a crowned shield with 'E' to the left, and 'R' to the right. Shield quadrants represent members of the United Kingdom: 3 lions for England, 1 lion for Scotland, and a harp for Northern Ireland. This design is surrounded by a legend reading 'FID DEF' above, with 'HALF CROWN' and the date below.
The 1962 half crown was a British coin which was valued at “2/6” (two shilling and sixpence) or 12½ pence in modern currency. It was half the value of the Crown.