50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Battle of Passchendaele - 4th Portrait, WWI The Western Front (2017)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3364 |
| 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 2017
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 2017
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 E. Lewellen
Lettering:
50
PASSCHENDELE
1917
EL
Description:
The reverse features Australian soldiers mirrored on duckboards in the infamous terrain at Passchendaele, symbolizing the heavy casualties and difficult conditions. The inscription identify theme "PASSCHENDELE" in center and face value "50" above right.
50
PASSCHENDELE
1917
EL
Description:
The reverse features Australian soldiers mirrored on duckboards in the infamous terrain at Passchendaele, symbolizing the heavy casualties and difficult conditions. The inscription identify theme "PASSCHENDELE" in center and face value "50" above right.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 15,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |