50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Tasmania - 4th Portrait, Centenary of Federation (2001)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 565 |
| 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 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.
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:
CENTENARY OF FEDERATION
1901 2001
UBERTAS·ET·FIDELITAS
TASMANIA
FIFTY CENTS
Description:
The reverse design features Tasmania's Coat of Arms (Tasmania's Coat of Arms features two Tasmanian Tigers supporting the shield. The sheild features symbols of Tasmania's industry: hops, a sheaf of wheat, a ram, apples and a thunderbold which refers to Tasmania's hydro-electric power system. The 'passant' lion, a traditional symbol of heraldry which is also featured in the State badge appears in the crest. The lion hold a pick and shovel to represent mining. Tasmania's Latin motto 'Ubertas et Fidelitas' or 'Fruitfulness and Faithfulness' appears at the base of the Coat of Arms.) granted by King George V in 1917, representing one of 9 states and territories that make up Australia. Flanking the Coat of Arms are the dates 1901 and 2001. Around above, CENTENARY OF FEDERATION. Below the Coat of Arms, TASMANIA. Around below, the face value FIFTY CENTS.
CENTENARY OF FEDERATION
1901 2001
UBERTAS·ET·FIDELITAS
TASMANIA
FIFTY CENTS
Description:
The reverse design features Tasmania's Coat of Arms (Tasmania's Coat of Arms features two Tasmanian Tigers supporting the shield. The sheild features symbols of Tasmania's industry: hops, a sheaf of wheat, a ram, apples and a thunderbold which refers to Tasmania's hydro-electric power system. The 'passant' lion, a traditional symbol of heraldry which is also featured in the State badge appears in the crest. The lion hold a pick and shovel to represent mining. Tasmania's Latin motto 'Ubertas et Fidelitas' or 'Fruitfulness and Faithfulness' appears at the base of the Coat of Arms.) granted by King George V in 1917, representing one of 9 states and territories that make up Australia. Flanking the Coat of Arms are the dates 1901 and 2001. Around above, CENTENARY OF FEDERATION. Below the Coat of Arms, TASMANIA. Around below, the face value FIFTY CENTS.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 11,582 | Royal Australian Mint, BU 2 Coin Pack | Unknown |
| 2001 | 21,040 | Royal Australian Mint, BU 20 Coin Federation Collection | Unknown |
| 2001 | 4,052 | Royal Australian Mint, BU 3 Coin Set | Unknown |
| 2001 | 2,160,006 | Royal Australian Mint, Circulation | Unknown |
| 2001 | 10,192 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof 2 Coin Pack | Unknown |
| 2001 | 13,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof 20 Coin Set | Unknown |
| 2001 | 2,802 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof 3 Coin TAS Set | Unknown |