50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Crete - 4th Portrait, Australia at War (2015)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 2190 |
| 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 2015
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 2015
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. Lewellyn
Lettering:
CRETE
50
1941
Description:
The reverse of the coin features a vivid depiction of soldiers battling with anti-aircraft gun while aircraft and airborne troops attack from above and ancient columns of Crete in the left background. The date of battle below left, and the initials of the designer (LE) below Between soldier legs. The inscription identify theme "CRETE" above left.
CRETE
50
1941
Description:
The reverse of the coin features a vivid depiction of soldiers battling with anti-aircraft gun while aircraft and airborne troops attack from above and ancient columns of Crete in the left background. The date of battle below left, and the initials of the designer (LE) below Between soldier legs. The inscription identify theme "CRETE" above left.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 20,052 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |