50 Cents - Elizabeth II - 40th Anniversary of Decimal Currency - 2nd Portrait (2006)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 67a |
| Weight (g) | 18.24 |
| Diameter (mm) | 31.51 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 48.51 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.36 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Arnold Machin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2006
Description:
Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. The coin's date of mintage inscribed below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2006
Description:
Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. 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:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5,829 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof 8 Coin in Silver Set | Unknown |