50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Australian Coat of Arms - 4th Portrait, Centenary of Federation (2001)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 491.1a |
| Weight (g) | 33.63 |
| Diameter (mm) | 31.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 5539.94 |
| 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:
AUSTRALIA
50
Description:
The reverse features the Australian 1912 Commonwealth Coat of Arms granted by King George V. This Coat of Arms consists of a shield depicting the badges of the six Australian States. Aside the shield are a Red Kangaroo and Emu. These animals symbolize a nation moving forward. Above the shield is a seven pointed star on a wreath, each point representing the 6 States and one for the Territories. Below are sprays of Golden Wattle and the name AUSTRALIA in a scroll. Below, the denomination 50.
AUSTRALIA
50
Description:
The reverse features the Australian 1912 Commonwealth Coat of Arms granted by King George V. This Coat of Arms consists of a shield depicting the badges of the six Australian States. Aside the shield are a Red Kangaroo and Emu. These animals symbolize a nation moving forward. Above the shield is a seven pointed star on a wreath, each point representing the 6 States and one for the Territories. Below are sprays of Golden Wattle and the name AUSTRALIA in a scroll. Below, the denomination 50.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 193 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |