50 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Dreaming Great White Shark - 4th Portrait, Discover Australia Fauna (2011)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1557 |
| Weight (g) | 15.55 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Platinum (.9995) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 1073.86 |
| 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 Darryl Bellotti
Lettering:
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
2011 GREAT WHITE SHARK 1/2oz 9995 PLATINUM
P DB
Description:
The reverse presents a stylized dynamic Aboriginal-inspired design of a Great White Shark swimming in the ocean in front of another colored one with intricate geometric patterns, beneath, warm splashes of blue color representing its native habitat. The inscription identifies the theme "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA" curves along the upper edge and its name accompanied by weight, purity, and metal content "2010 COMMON WOMBAT 1/2 OZ 99995 PLATINUM" are inscribed close to the bottom rim. In the left field, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the designer's initials (DB) are also incorporated into the design below left on the right Great White Shark's pectoral fin.
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
2011 GREAT WHITE SHARK 1/2oz 9995 PLATINUM
P DB
Description:
The reverse presents a stylized dynamic Aboriginal-inspired design of a Great White Shark swimming in the ocean in front of another colored one with intricate geometric patterns, beneath, warm splashes of blue color representing its native habitat. The inscription identifies the theme "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA" curves along the upper edge and its name accompanied by weight, purity, and metal content "2010 COMMON WOMBAT 1/2 OZ 99995 PLATINUM" are inscribed close to the bottom rim. In the left field, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the designer's initials (DB) are also incorporated into the design below left on the right Great White Shark's pectoral fin.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 P | 1,000 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |