50 Cents - Elizabeth II - 50th Anniversary of the Sydney Opera House - 6th Portrait (2023)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4468a |
| Weight (g) | 18.24 |
| Diameter (mm) | 31.51 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| 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 Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA 2023
50 CENTS
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA, 2023” the denomination “50 CENTS.”
ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA 2023
50 CENTS
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA, 2023” the denomination “50 CENTS.”
Reverse
Engraved by Adam William Ball
Lettering:
50
Sydney Opera House
Description:
The reverse of the coin depicts the gilt with 24 carat gold iconic Sydney Opera House as viewed from the west, above which the 50th anniversary logo (a large 50 with the building's "sails" shapes at the center of the zero), celebratory confetti, and stylized rippled water of Sydney’s harbor. Below the building, the inscription "Sydney Opera House" and fireworks fitting for such a milestone in background
50
Sydney Opera House
Description:
The reverse of the coin depicts the gilt with 24 carat gold iconic Sydney Opera House as viewed from the west, above which the 50th anniversary logo (a large 50 with the building's "sails" shapes at the center of the zero), celebratory confetti, and stylized rippled water of Sydney’s harbor. Below the building, the inscription "Sydney Opera House" and fireworks fitting for such a milestone in background
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |