50 Cents - Elizabeth II - German New Guinea - 4th Portrait, Australia at War (2014)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 2881 |
| 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 Wojciech Pietranik
Lettering:
German New Guinea 1914
50
Description:
The reverse of the coin features a representation of the Australian Battleship HMAS Warrego superimposed on map, and a map illustrating the major points of attack on New Guinea from Northern Australia. The inscription identify theme "German New Guinea 1914" and and face value below left.
German New Guinea 1914
50
Description:
The reverse of the coin features a representation of the Australian Battleship HMAS Warrego superimposed on map, and a map illustrating the major points of attack on New Guinea from Northern Australia. The inscription identify theme "German New Guinea 1914" and and face value below left.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 26,700 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |