👉 Halfpennyworth is a term used in British literature and film, particularly in works by J. M. Barrie, produced for the 1938 musical "Peter Pan." The term is often applied to the character of Peter Pan, who is described as having a halfpenny worth of money or wealth. In the play "Peter Pan," Peter Pan is given a halfpenny worth of money by his mother, Wendy. This is a symbol of the idea that even in