50 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Wedge-Tailed Eagle - 4th Portrait, Endangered Wildlife (2016)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 2222 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.6 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-Metallic (gold (.999) center - silver (.999) ring) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 34.74 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
IRB
50 DOLLARS
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara is displayed on the fine gold center, while on the outer pure silver ring inscriptions "ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA," and the face value “50 DOLLARS" .
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
IRB
50 DOLLARS
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara is displayed on the fine gold center, while on the outer pure silver ring inscriptions "ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA," and the face value “50 DOLLARS" .
Reverse
Engraved by John M. Mercanti
Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE
1/2oz 9999 GOLD
JM P
1/2oz 999 SILVER
2016
Description:
The reverse showcases a depiction of the eagle with finely engraved plumage, strong legs, perched powerfully on a tree branch on the fine gold center. Surrounding this depiction is the wording: "XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES" appear on the outer pure silver ring, with the Perth Mint “P” mintmark completing the design at bottom and the designer's initials (JM) appears discreetly below on a branch.
AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE
1/2oz 9999 GOLD
JM P
1/2oz 999 SILVER
2016
Description:
The reverse showcases a depiction of the eagle with finely engraved plumage, strong legs, perched powerfully on a tree branch on the fine gold center. Surrounding this depiction is the wording: "XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES" appear on the outer pure silver ring, with the Perth Mint “P” mintmark completing the design at bottom and the designer's initials (JM) appears discreetly below on a branch.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 P | 750 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |