The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC August competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 41: Two quarters, and pound by New Year to be a fraction of its earlier value?

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A clue to HALFPENNY.
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Comments on the competition
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Sadly, as anticipated, another difficult word to clue…I was hoping others might have had some inspiration. Very difficult to award points, but 41 seemed about the best for its topicality