50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Basketball - 4th Portrait, XVIII Commonwealth Games (2006)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 770 |
| 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 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
Melbourne 2006
50
Description:
The reverse design is a stylized figure of a basketball player jumping to 'slam dunk' a basketball through a hoop. In the background behind the figure and hoop are two 'freehand' style loops. Text & other designs: The Melbourne 2006 logo is placed next to the rim at 8 o'clock, including the words 'MELBOURNE 2006'. Running clockwise around the rim from 11 o'clock to 5 o'clock are the words 'XVIII Commonwealth Games'. The figure '50' is set on the inside of this text in the space between them and the loops
XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Melbourne 2006
50
Description:
The reverse design is a stylized figure of a basketball player jumping to 'slam dunk' a basketball through a hoop. In the background behind the figure and hoop are two 'freehand' style loops. Text & other designs: The Melbourne 2006 logo is placed next to the rim at 8 o'clock, including the words 'MELBOURNE 2006'. Running clockwise around the rim from 11 o'clock to 5 o'clock are the words 'XVIII Commonwealth Games'. The figure '50' is set on the inside of this text in the space between them and the loops
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 15,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU 18 Coin Folder | Unknown |
| 2006 | 21,994 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |