50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Centenary of Australian Banknotes - 4th Portrait (2013)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1963 |
| 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 2013
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 2013
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:
CENTENARY of AUSTRALIAN BANKNOTES
1913 2013
50 CENTS
Description:
The reverse depicts old miners of the Victoria Quartz Mine in Bendigo, Victoria which was the world's deepest gold mine at that time. The miners are working at approximately 1.2 kilometers beneath ground. The three miners at the center of the image are W. Healey, F. Smith and J. Beveridge (left to right), as seen on the 1913 £1 Australian banknote, the face value 50 is placed below, in the frame surrounding the image, surrounded by the inscription CENTENARY OF above and AUSTRALIAN BANKNOTES below.
CENTENARY of AUSTRALIAN BANKNOTES
1913 2013
50 CENTS
Description:
The reverse depicts old miners of the Victoria Quartz Mine in Bendigo, Victoria which was the world's deepest gold mine at that time. The miners are working at approximately 1.2 kilometers beneath ground. The three miners at the center of the image are W. Healey, F. Smith and J. Beveridge (left to right), as seen on the 1913 £1 Australian banknote, the face value 50 is placed below, in the frame surrounding the image, surrounded by the inscription CENTENARY OF above and AUSTRALIAN BANKNOTES below.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 15,002 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard in 3 coin Set | Unknown |