50 Cents - Elizabeth II - El Alamein - 4th Portrait, Australia at War (2015)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 2993 |
| 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 L. Ashe
Lettering:
50
EL ALAMEIN 1942
Description:
The Reverse design depicts an Australian officer wearing the Digger Slouch Hat with his pistol fighting through a field of barbed-wire obstacles and some silhouette soldiers with riffle behind him, a fitting tribute to the bravery of Australian soldiers in this pivotal action of the Second World War. The date of battle, and the inscription identify theme "EL ALAMEIN 1942" below. The initials of the designer (LE) below right next to inscription.
50
EL ALAMEIN 1942
Description:
The Reverse design depicts an Australian officer wearing the Digger Slouch Hat with his pistol fighting through a field of barbed-wire obstacles and some silhouette soldiers with riffle behind him, a fitting tribute to the bravery of Australian soldiers in this pivotal action of the Second World War. The date of battle, and the inscription identify theme "EL ALAMEIN 1942" below. The initials of the designer (LE) below right next to inscription.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,765 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |