50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Richie Benaud - 4th Portrait (2017)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 2740 |
| 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 2017
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 2017
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 Bronwyn King
Lettering:
RICHIE
BENAUD
1930 - 2015
50
RITCHIE
Description:
The reverse design explores the depth of Richie Benaud’s career in many layers; from being regarding as a legend of the sport to his role commentating as the voice of cricket and including a section of the crowd filled with “The Richies” — the famous supporter group which dresses up as the cricket icon each summer. His name with dates year of birth and death at right and face value 50 at the opposite.
RICHIE
BENAUD
1930 - 2015
50
RITCHIE
Description:
The reverse design explores the depth of Richie Benaud’s career in many layers; from being regarding as a legend of the sport to his role commentating as the voice of cricket and including a section of the crowd filled with “The Richies” — the famous supporter group which dresses up as the cricket icon each summer. His name with dates year of birth and death at right and face value 50 at the opposite.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 27,500 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |