50 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Sturt’s Desert Pea - 4th Portrait, Discover Australia Flora (2007)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 993 |
| Weight (g) | 15.55 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.1 |
| 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
Lettering:
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
1/2 OZ PLATINUM 9995 2007 STURT'S DESERT PEA
Description:
On the reverse, the coin presents a finely detailed, colored image of the Swainsona formosa, commonly known as Sturt's desert pea or Sturt pea — a delicate rich grey to green leaves, large vivid slender-tipped red flower with black, brown or dark red centre (known as a boss), symbolizing resilience throughout inland arid zones of Australia. The inscription identifies the theme "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA" curves along the upper edge, its name "STURT'S DESERT PEA," and the date accompanied by weight, purity, and metal content "1/2 OZ PLATINUM 9995 2007" are inscribed close to the bottom rim.
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
1/2 OZ PLATINUM 9995 2007 STURT'S DESERT PEA
Description:
On the reverse, the coin presents a finely detailed, colored image of the Swainsona formosa, commonly known as Sturt's desert pea or Sturt pea — a delicate rich grey to green leaves, large vivid slender-tipped red flower with black, brown or dark red centre (known as a boss), symbolizing resilience throughout inland arid zones of Australia. The inscription identifies the theme "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA" curves along the upper edge, its name "STURT'S DESERT PEA," and the date accompanied by weight, purity, and metal content "1/2 OZ PLATINUM 9995 2007" are inscribed close to the bottom rim.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 78 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |