50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Year of the Dog, Colorized - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2018)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3479.1 |
| Weight (g) | 15.56 |
| Diameter (mm) | 36.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.8 |
| 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
IRB
1/2OZ 9999 Ag 2018 50 CENTS
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,” the denomination “50 CENTS,” the year 2018, and silver purity and weight.
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
1/2OZ 9999 Ag 2018 50 CENTS
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,” the denomination “50 CENTS,” the year 2018, and silver purity and weight.
Reverse
Engraved by Ing Ing Jong
Lettering:
狗
IJ P
Year of the Dog
Description:
The reverse of the colored coin depicts a German shepherd and pup in vivid hues lying in grass with Chinese peony flowers in the background. The Chinese character (狗) for ‘dog’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Dog’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.
狗
IJ P
Year of the Dog
Description:
The reverse of the colored coin depicts a German shepherd and pup in vivid hues lying in grass with Chinese peony flowers in the background. The Chinese character (狗) for ‘dog’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Dog’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 P | 8,045 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |