50 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Whale Shark - 4th Portrait, Discover Australia Fauna (2012)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1728 |
| Weight (g) | 15.554 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.4 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 2562.24 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 34.74 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2012
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, the coin's mintage year, "2012," and the face value “50 DOLLARS" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2012
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, the coin's mintage year, "2012," and the face value “50 DOLLARS" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Thomas Vaughan
Lettering:
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
2012 WHALE SHARK 1/2oz 9999 GOLD
P
TV
Description:
The reverse depicts a Whale Shark in fine detail with dermal denticles on the surface, swimming in the ocean attacking on its prey with jaws open and a stylized wave that emphasize the animal’s movement and aquatic environment in the background. The inscription identifies the theme "WHALE SHARK" curves along the upper edge. In the left field, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the designer's initials (TV) are also incorporated into the design below right.
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
2012 WHALE SHARK 1/2oz 9999 GOLD
P
TV
Description:
The reverse depicts a Whale Shark in fine detail with dermal denticles on the surface, swimming in the ocean attacking on its prey with jaws open and a stylized wave that emphasize the animal’s movement and aquatic environment in the background. The inscription identifies the theme "WHALE SHARK" curves along the upper edge. In the left field, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the designer's initials (TV) are also incorporated into the design below right.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 P | 500 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |