50 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Great White Shark - 4th Portrait, Discover Australia Fauna (2007)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 976 |
| Weight (g) | 15.55 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.4 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 2561.58 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 34.74 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
IRB
50 DOLLARS
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," and the face value “50 DOLLARS" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
IRB
50 DOLLARS
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," and the face value “50 DOLLARS" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Ryan Vanderwiel
Lettering:
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
RV 2007 P
GREAT WHITE SHARK 1/2oz. 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse depicts a Great White Shark in fine detail, swimming in the ocean attacking on its preyand with jaws open vicious teeth on display with fishes and bubbles that emphasize the animal’s movement and aquatic environment in the background. The inscription identifies the theme "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA" curves along the upper edge and its name accompanied by weight, purity, and metal content "GREAT WHITE SHARK 1/2 OZ 9999 GOLD" are inscribed close to the bottom rim. In the left field, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the designer's initials (RV) are also incorporated into the design, on the shark's right fin.
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
RV 2007 P
GREAT WHITE SHARK 1/2oz. 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse depicts a Great White Shark in fine detail, swimming in the ocean attacking on its preyand with jaws open vicious teeth on display with fishes and bubbles that emphasize the animal’s movement and aquatic environment in the background. The inscription identifies the theme "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA" curves along the upper edge and its name accompanied by weight, purity, and metal content "GREAT WHITE SHARK 1/2 OZ 9999 GOLD" are inscribed close to the bottom rim. In the left field, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the designer's initials (RV) are also incorporated into the design, on the shark's right fin.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 P | 706 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |