50 Cents - Elizabeth II - 50th Anniversary of Decimal Currency - 4th Portrait (2016)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| 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 ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2016
FIFTY YEARS
AUSTRALIA KG
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. Below the effigy, a stylized depiction of a coin carrying the iconic "Ram's Head" design which featured on silver shillings in the pre-decimal currency: a merino ram's head facing three-quarters left, between two seven-pointed Federation stars, around above, AUSTRALIA. Denomination and date are not depicted. Around above, the monarch's legend and the date: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2016. Around below, FIFTY YEARS.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2016
FIFTY YEARS
AUSTRALIA KG
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. Below the effigy, a stylized depiction of a coin carrying the iconic "Ram's Head" design which featured on silver shillings in the pre-decimal currency: a merino ram's head facing three-quarters left, between two seven-pointed Federation stars, around above, AUSTRALIA. Denomination and date are not depicted. Around above, the monarch's legend and the date: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2016. Around below, FIFTY YEARS.
Reverse
Engraved by Stuart Devlin
Lettering:
50
SD
Description:
The reverse of the gilt with 24 carat gold coin depicts Coat of Arms of the Commonwealth of Australia, based on those authorized by Royal Warrant 19 September 1912 - composed of a shield divided into six parts, each containing a representation of the badge of a State. The shield is supported by a kangaroo and an emu. The shield sits on the denomination numerals, 50; above the shield is the Federation star. 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 of the gilt with 24 carat gold coin depicts Coat of Arms of the Commonwealth of Australia, based on those authorized by Royal Warrant 19 September 1912 - composed of a shield divided into six parts, each containing a representation of the badge of a State. The shield is supported by a kangaroo and an emu. The shield sits on the denomination numerals, 50; above the shield is the Federation star. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 100,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU - Mint Roll (5,000 Rolls) | Unknown |
| 2016 | Royal Australian Mint, BU - Sealed Mint Bag | Unknown | |
| 2016 | 1,250 | Royal Australian Mint, BU World Money Fair Set | Unknown |
| 2016 | 63,571 | Royal Australian Mint, BU Year Set | Unknown |
| 2016 | 7,036,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Circulation | Unknown |
| 2016 | 25,840 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof Year Set | Unknown |