50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Year of the Dog - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series I (2006)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1877 |
| Weight (g) | 15.56 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 41.39 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.36 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
50 CENTS
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, 50 CENTS. Denomination is placed below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
50 CENTS
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, 50 CENTS. Denomination is placed below.
Reverse
Lettering:
2006
狗
1/2 OZ 999 SILVER
Description:
The reverse presents a majestic dog seated on rocky terrain, which highlights the animal’s noble figure against the silver background. Intricate decorative flourishes frame the design, while the date 2006, the Chinese character (狗) for “Dog,” and the inscription “1 OZ 999 SILVER” complete the layout and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is not included.
2006
狗
1/2 OZ 999 SILVER
Description:
The reverse presents a majestic dog seated on rocky terrain, which highlights the animal’s noble figure against the silver background. Intricate decorative flourishes frame the design, while the date 2006, the Chinese character (狗) for “Dog,” and the inscription “1 OZ 999 SILVER” complete the layout and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is not included.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 39,361 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 2006 | 1,281 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 2006 | 387 | Perth Mint, Proof in 3 Coin Set | Unknown |