50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Year of the Rooster - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series I (2005)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Weight (g) | 20 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.74 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.1 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminum-Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.36 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
50 CENTS
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, 50 CENTS. Denomination is placed below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
50 CENTS
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, 50 CENTS. Denomination is placed below.
Reverse
Lettering:
雞
2005
Description:
The reverse presents a proud rooster standing on the ground, with finely engraved plumage, strong legs, and an upright crest. The rooster itself has proof-like qualities but the background design has a matte finish. Behind it appear stylized clouds and flowering plants, adding balance and elegance to the scene. To the left is the Chinese character (雞) for “Rooster,” while the year 2005 below and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is not included.
雞
2005
Description:
The reverse presents a proud rooster standing on the ground, with finely engraved plumage, strong legs, and an upright crest. The rooster itself has proof-like qualities but the background design has a matte finish. Behind it appear stylized clouds and flowering plants, adding balance and elegance to the scene. To the left is the Chinese character (雞) for “Rooster,” while the year 2005 below and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is not included.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 20,537 | Perth Mint, BU in Folding Coincard | Unknown |
| 2005 | 15,000 | Perth Mint, BU in PNC | Unknown |