50 Cents - Elizabeth II - XVII Commonwealth Games Melbourne 2006 - 4th Portrait (2005)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 769a |
| 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 | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
| Trial Strike |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2005
IRB
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. Date is placed below with date.,
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2005
IRB
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. Date is placed below with date.,
Reverse
Engraved by Kelly Just, Vladimir Gottwald
Lettering:
MELBOURNE 2006
50
XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Description:
The reverse design featuring the winning design by student Kelly Just, depicting depicts around the rim animals mimicking athletes as they are competing in the Games, symbolic of the embracing spirit of the games and Australia's unique fauna. The designer's initials (KJ) are in the right field. At center, the denomination 50; in a circle around that, MELBOURNE 2006 XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES.
MELBOURNE 2006
50
XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Description:
The reverse design featuring the winning design by student Kelly Just, depicting depicts around the rim animals mimicking athletes as they are competing in the Games, symbolic of the embracing spirit of the games and Australia's unique fauna. The designer's initials (KJ) are in the right field. At center, the denomination 50; in a circle around that, MELBOURNE 2006 XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5,402 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |