50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Athletics - 4th Portrait, XVIII Commonwealth Games (2006)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 777 |
| Weight (g) | 15.56 |
| Diameter (mm) | 31.51 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| 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 2006
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 2006
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 Wojciech Pietranik
Lettering:
XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES
50
MELBOURNE
2006
Description:
The reverse design, a central figure is a stylized line drawing of a running figure. Two interlocking freehand-style loops are placed in the background. Reading the text and other devices, from 9 o'clock to 3 o'clock: 'XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES' written around the curve of the rim; at 4 o'clock 'MELBOURNE 2006', is surmounted by Games logo, presented horizontally ; '50' is written horizontally, next to the rim at 6 o'clock.
XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES
50
MELBOURNE
2006
Description:
The reverse design, a central figure is a stylized line drawing of a running figure. Two interlocking freehand-style loops are placed in the background. Reading the text and other devices, from 9 o'clock to 3 o'clock: 'XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES' written around the curve of the rim; at 4 o'clock 'MELBOURNE 2006', is surmounted by Games logo, presented horizontally ; '50' is written horizontally, next to the rim at 6 o'clock.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 15,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in 18 Coin Folder | Unknown |
| 2006 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in 4 Coin Aust Post Set | Unknown | |
| 2006 | 22,475 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |