50 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Hand of Faith, Australian Nugget 35th Anniversary - 6th Portrait, Australian Nugget (2021)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Dollars |
| Weight (g) | 15.553 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 2562.08 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 35.26 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
JC
50 DOLLARS
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,” and the face value “50 DOLLARS.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
JC
50 DOLLARS
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,” and the face value “50 DOLLARS.”
Reverse
Engraved by Stuart Devlin
Lettering:
THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET
35
HAND OF FAITH 1980
P
1/4 OZ FINE GOLD 2021
Description:
The coin’s reverse design depicts a representation of depiction of the Hand of Faith nugget (The largest gold nugget still in existence and the second biggest ever found, the Hand of Faith was discovered by Kevin Hillier near Kingower, Victoria,), with its name and year of discover "HAND OF FAITH 1980" below it surrounded by a starburst background (stylized rays of sunlight not quite reaching the center). Above the image, the words “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/2 OZ. 9999 GOLD” curve around the top edge, while below the design, the year “2021.” The layout is clean and the engraving crisp, highlighting the artistic capabilities of the Perth Mint’s master engravers. The P mint mark of the Perth Mint is above the date. 35 above the nugget "35th anniversary of the Australian Gold Nugget series of coins".
THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET
35
HAND OF FAITH 1980
P
1/4 OZ FINE GOLD 2021
Description:
The coin’s reverse design depicts a representation of depiction of the Hand of Faith nugget (The largest gold nugget still in existence and the second biggest ever found, the Hand of Faith was discovered by Kevin Hillier near Kingower, Victoria,), with its name and year of discover "HAND OF FAITH 1980" below it surrounded by a starburst background (stylized rays of sunlight not quite reaching the center). Above the image, the words “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/2 OZ. 9999 GOLD” curve around the top edge, while below the design, the year “2021.” The layout is clean and the engraving crisp, highlighting the artistic capabilities of the Perth Mint’s master engravers. The P mint mark of the Perth Mint is above the date. 35 above the nugget "35th anniversary of the Australian Gold Nugget series of coins".
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 P | 100 | Perth Mint, Proof Gilded | Unknown |