50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Australian Flying Corps - 4th Portrait, Australians at War (2014)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 2160 |
| 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 2014
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 2014
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 Aaron Baggio
Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN FLYING CORPS
50
1911 1921
Description:
The reverse of the coin depicted Officers of the brave men of the AFC were from many backgrounds and left a diverse legacy. Former school teacher Frank McNamara became the AFC’s only Victoria Cross recipient and Sir Lawrence James Wackatt, ’Father of the Australian aircraft industry,’ was knighted for his services. Two officers, Hudson Fysh and Paul McGinness, purchased an Avro aircraft laying the foundations for the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service along with an early combat aircraft in commemoration of the industrious pilots and their invaluable support to Australia’s First World War allies. The inscription identify theme "AUSTRALIAN FLYING CORPS" above and face value above combat aircraft.
AUSTRALIAN FLYING CORPS
50
1911 1921
Description:
The reverse of the coin depicted Officers of the brave men of the AFC were from many backgrounds and left a diverse legacy. Former school teacher Frank McNamara became the AFC’s only Victoria Cross recipient and Sir Lawrence James Wackatt, ’Father of the Australian aircraft industry,’ was knighted for his services. Two officers, Hudson Fysh and Paul McGinness, purchased an Avro aircraft laying the foundations for the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service along with an early combat aircraft in commemoration of the industrious pilots and their invaluable support to Australia’s First World War allies. The inscription identify theme "AUSTRALIAN FLYING CORPS" above and face value above combat aircraft.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 23,498 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |