50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Afghan Cameleers - 6th Portrait (2020)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3844 |
| 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 2020
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. Date is placed below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2020
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. Date is placed below.
Reverse
Engraved by Lydia Ashe
Lettering:
LA
AFGHAN CAMELEERS
50
Description:
The reverse of the coin shows a bearded "Afghan" cameleer wearing a turban; to the left of him, a loaded and decorated camel. The rim above and to the right is decorated with a geometric mosaic pattern. Below, as if walking on the exergue line, a caravan of eight camels walking to left, being lead by a cameleer. The designer's initials (LA) are to the left of the figure. In the exergue, AFGHAN CAMELEERS, below which the face value 50.
LA
AFGHAN CAMELEERS
50
Description:
The reverse of the coin shows a bearded "Afghan" cameleer wearing a turban; to the left of him, a loaded and decorated camel. The rim above and to the right is decorated with a geometric mosaic pattern. Below, as if walking on the exergue line, a caravan of eight camels walking to left, being lead by a cameleer. The designer's initials (LA) are to the left of the figure. In the exergue, AFGHAN CAMELEERS, below which the face value 50.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18,502 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |
| 2020 | 6,500 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC | Unknown |