50 Cents - Elizabeth II - 3rd Portrait, Mule (1988)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Weight (g) | 18 |
| Diameter (mm) | 31.51 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Composition: | Silver (.925) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 44.33 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.36 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
| Trial Strike |
Obverse
Engraved by Raphael David Maklouf
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1988
RDM
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem. The coin's date of mintage inscribed below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1988
RDM
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem. The coin's date of mintage inscribed below.
Reverse
Engraved by Stuart Devlin
Lettering:
50
SD
Description:
The reverse depicts Coat of Arms of the Commonwealth of Australia, based on those authorized by Royal Warrant 19 September 1912 - composed of a shield divided into six parts, each containing a representation of the badge of a State. The shield is supported by a kangaroo and an emu. The shield sits on the denomination numerals, 50; above the shield is the Federation star. The entire design is set above a field of stylized wattle leaves. Designer's initials "SD" in tiny letters are in the field below the numerals..
50
SD
Description:
The reverse depicts Coat of Arms of the Commonwealth of Australia, based on those authorized by Royal Warrant 19 September 1912 - composed of a shield divided into six parts, each containing a representation of the badge of a State. The shield is supported by a kangaroo and an emu. The shield sits on the denomination numerals, 50; above the shield is the Federation star. The entire design is set above a field of stylized wattle leaves. Designer's initials "SD" in tiny letters are in the field below the numerals..
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof Mule | Unknown |