50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Henry Lawson - The Loaded Dog - 6th Portrait, Treasured Australian Stories (2022)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4271 |
| Weight (g) | 14.09 |
| Diameter (mm) | 31.51 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Composition: | Aluminum-Bronze |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.36 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2020
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings. Date is placed below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2020
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings. Date is placed below.
Reverse
Engraved by Adam William Ball
Lettering:
THE
LOADED DOG
50
AWB
Description:
The reverse design of the coin is split in two. In the upper part, a jumping dog holding in its mouth a bunch of dynamite sticks with a burning fuse. Below, three men running from the dog in another scene from the story. On two lines at center, the inscription "THE LOADED DOG" and the face value 50 above right. The designer's initials (AWB) are below right.
THE
LOADED DOG
50
AWB
Description:
The reverse design of the coin is split in two. In the upper part, a jumping dog holding in its mouth a bunch of dynamite sticks with a burning fuse. Below, three men running from the dog in another scene from the story. On two lines at center, the inscription "THE LOADED DOG" and the face value 50 above right. The designer's initials (AWB) are below right.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 35,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in 3 Coin Set | Unknown |
| 2022 | 5,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |