50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Western Australian Railways W Class W945 ‘Banksiadale’ - 6th Portrait, Australian Rail Heritage (2022)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4265 |
| 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, 2022” 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, 2022” the denomination “50 CENTS.”
Reverse
Lettering:
W
945
WA W945 BANKSIADALE
STEAM
POWER
AUSTRALIAN RAIL HERITAGE
AS
Description:
The reverse portrays a front view of the Western Australia, the W945 ‘Banksiadale’ steam train that hauling timber from Darling Range’s sawmills. It played a key role in the state’s timber industry with a colored print of the engine’s distinctive black, green and red color in the both sides. Below the exergue line, divided by the locomotive, the inscription "WA W945 BANKSIADALE." On three lines at center below, "STEAM POWER AUSTRALIAN RAIL HERITAGE." The designer's initials (AS) are below right.
W
945
WA W945 BANKSIADALE
STEAM
POWER
AUSTRALIAN RAIL HERITAGE
AS
Description:
The reverse portrays a front view of the Western Australia, the W945 ‘Banksiadale’ steam train that hauling timber from Darling Range’s sawmills. It played a key role in the state’s timber industry with a colored print of the engine’s distinctive black, green and red color in the both sides. Below the exergue line, divided by the locomotive, the inscription "WA W945 BANKSIADALE." 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 |