50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Boer War - 4th Portrait, Australia at War (2014)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 2172 |
| 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:
Boer war
1899- 1902
Description:
The reverse features an artistic representation of a statue paying tribute to Australia’s Light Horsemen dividing dates year of beginning of war and year of end surrounded by olive branch wreath, ribbons underneath in the colors of medal given out during this time. This tribute to those who served in the Boer War, defending the lives and honor of British subjects in South Africa. As a symbol of history, commitment, tradition and pride. The inscription identify theme "Boer war" above and face value at the right side.
Boer war
1899- 1902
Description:
The reverse features an artistic representation of a statue paying tribute to Australia’s Light Horsemen dividing dates year of beginning of war and year of end surrounded by olive branch wreath, ribbons underneath in the colors of medal given out during this time. This tribute to those who served in the Boer War, defending the lives and honor of British subjects in South Africa. As a symbol of history, commitment, tradition and pride. The inscription identify theme "Boer war" above and face value at the right side.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 30,631 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |