50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Year of the Monkey - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series I (2004)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 673 |
| 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
Engraved by Sarah Anderson
Lettering:
2004 猴
1/2 OZ 999 SILVER
Description:
The reverse features an image of a monkey perched on a tree branch, holding onto a stick while surrounded by bamboo leaves. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the year “2004” on the left, the Chinese character (猴) for “Monkey” on the right, and the inscription “10 OZ 999 SILVER” below and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is not included.
2004 猴
1/2 OZ 999 SILVER
Description:
The reverse features an image of a monkey perched on a tree branch, holding onto a stick while surrounded by bamboo leaves. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the year “2004” on the left, the Chinese character (猴) for “Monkey” on the right, and the inscription “10 OZ 999 SILVER” below and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is not included.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 52,792 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 2004 | 674 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 2004 | 172 | Perth Mint, Proof in 3 Coin Set | Unknown |
| 2004 | 84 | Perth Mint, Proof in 5 Coin Set | Unknown |