50 Cents - Elizabeth II - NSW South Maitland Railways No. 25 - 6th Portrait, Australian Rail Heritage (2022)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4260 |
| 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 Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
2022
50 CENTS
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA, 2021” the denomination “50 CENTS.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
2022
50 CENTS
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA, 2021” the denomination “50 CENTS.”
Reverse
Engraved by Aleksandra Stokic
Lettering:
25
NSW SMR No.25
STEAM
POWER AS
AUSTRALIAN RAIL HERITAGE
Description:
The reverse portrays a front view of the NSW South Maitland Railways 10 Class No.25 steam train that worked the rich coal seams of the Hunter Valley with a colored print of the engine’s distinctive multi-color in the both sides. Below the exergue line, divided by the locomotive, the inscription "NSW SMR No.25." On three lines at center below, "STEAM POWER AUSTRALIAN RAIL HERITAGE." The designer's initials (AS) are below right.
25
NSW SMR No.25
STEAM
POWER AS
AUSTRALIAN RAIL HERITAGE
Description:
The reverse portrays a front view of the NSW South Maitland Railways 10 Class No.25 steam train that worked the rich coal seams of the Hunter Valley with a colored print of the engine’s distinctive multi-color in the both sides. Below the exergue line, divided by the locomotive, the inscription "NSW SMR No.25." On three lines at center below, "STEAM POWER AUSTRALIAN RAIL HERITAGE." The designer's initials (AS) are below right.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |