50 Cents - Elizabeth II - 4th Portrait (2012)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 404.2 |
| Weight (g) | 15.56 |
| Diameter (mm) | 31.51 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.36 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2012
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. Date is placed below with date.,
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2012
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. Date is placed below with date.,
Reverse
Engraved by Stuart Devlin
Lettering:
50
SD
Description:
The reverse depicts a colored Coat of Arms of the Commonwealth of Australia, based on those authorized by Royal Warrant 19 September 1912 - composed of a yellow, blue, red and black shield divided into six parts, each containing a representation of the badge of a State. The shield is supported by a yellow kangaroo and a blue emu. The shield sits on the denomination numerals, 50 in blue; above the shield is the Federation star in yellow. The entire design is set above a field of stylized wattle leaves. Designer's initials "SD" in tiny letters are in the field below the numerals..
50
SD
Description:
The reverse depicts a colored Coat of Arms of the Commonwealth of Australia, based on those authorized by Royal Warrant 19 September 1912 - composed of a yellow, blue, red and black shield divided into six parts, each containing a representation of the badge of a State. The shield is supported by a yellow kangaroo and a blue emu. The shield sits on the denomination numerals, 50 in blue; above the shield is the Federation star in yellow. The entire design is set above a field of stylized wattle leaves. Designer's initials "SD" in tiny letters are in the field below the numerals..
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2,500 | Royal Australian Mint, BU ANA Boston Money Fair | Unknown |
| 2012 | 1,500 | Royal Australian Mint, BU WMF Berlin Money Fair | Unknown |
| 2012 | 57,054 | Royal Australian Mint, BU Year Set | Unknown |