50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Centenary of Federation - 4th Portrait, Colored (2001)

Features

Denomination 50 Cents
Catalog Number KM# 491.2
Weight (g) 15.55
Diameter (mm) 31.5
Thickness (mm) 2.55
Shape: Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Not Magnetic
Currency Value (USD) 0.35
Orientation Medal orientation ↑↑
Commemorative
Non Circulating
Calendar Gregorian

Obverse

Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2001
IRB


Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. Date is placed below with date.

Reverse

Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
50


Description:
The reverse features the Australian 1912 Commonwealth Coat of Arms granted by King George V. This Coat of Arms consists of a shield depicting the badges of the six Australian States. Aside the shield are a Red Kangaroo and Emu. These animals symbolize a nation moving forward. Above the shield is a seven pointed star on a wreath, each point representing the 6 States and one for the Territories. Below are sprays of Golden Wattle and the name AUSTRALIA in a scroll. Below, the denomination 50.

Edge

Description:
Plain
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
2001 13,000 Royal Australian Mint, Proof 20 Coin Federation Set Common
2001 15,011 Royal Australian Mint, Proof Koala Baby Set Unknown
2001 59,569 Royal Australian Mint, Proof Year Set Unknown

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