50 Cents - Elizabeth II - 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Khanh - 6th Portrait (2021)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4049 |
| 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 Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2021
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 framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” date is placed below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2021
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 framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” date is placed below.
Reverse
Engraved by Aaron Baggio
Lettering:
YS 507938
50
The BATTLE of
LONG KHANH
Description:
The reverse of the coin depicts a representation of the Battle of Long Khanh, and depicts at its center against a jungle background a Centurion tank with a soldier partly outside the tank holding a mounted gun, and another soldier holding a rifle next to the tank. Above right, a shot down Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter (known as a “Huey”) is falling down trailing smoke. The designer's logo, a stylized A over B is in the foliage on the left. Two lines, one vertical and one horizontal, meet below left in the manner of a sniper's "cross hairs". Vertically above left, next to the vertical line, YS 507938, which is the map grid reference to the site of the Battle of Núi Lé. Above right, the value 50. On two lines below, the inscription (The BATTLE of LONG KHANH.)
YS 507938
50
The BATTLE of
LONG KHANH
Description:
The reverse of the coin depicts a representation of the Battle of Long Khanh, and depicts at its center against a jungle background a Centurion tank with a soldier partly outside the tank holding a mounted gun, and another soldier holding a rifle next to the tank. Above right, a shot down Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter (known as a “Huey”) is falling down trailing smoke. The designer's logo, a stylized A over B is in the foliage on the left. Two lines, one vertical and one horizontal, meet below left in the manner of a sniper's "cross hairs". Vertically above left, next to the vertical line, YS 507938, which is the map grid reference to the site of the Battle of Núi Lé. Above right, the value 50. On two lines below, the inscription (The BATTLE of LONG KHANH.)
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,500 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |
| 2021 | 7,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC | Unknown |
| 2021 | 240 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC ANDA 17 July | Unknown |
| 2021 | 240 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC ANDA 18 July | Unknown |