50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Year of the Monkey, colorized - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2016)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3212 |
| Weight (g) | 15.56 |
| Diameter (mm) | 36 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.3 |
| 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
IRB
1/2 oz 999 SILVER 2016 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 2012, and silver purity and weight.
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
1/2 oz 999 SILVER 2016 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 2012, and silver purity and weight.
Reverse
Engraved by Ing Ing Jong
Lettering:
猴
P IJ
Year of the Monkey
Description:
The reverse of the coin depicts an adult monkey and a baby monkey sitting in a peach tree and enhanced by rich colorization. The baby is holding a peach, which is symbolic of longevity and immortality. The Chinese character (猴) for ‘monkey’ and at the bottom the inscription ‘Year of the Monkey’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.
猴
P IJ
Year of the Monkey
Description:
The reverse of the coin depicts an adult monkey and a baby monkey sitting in a peach tree and enhanced by rich colorization. The baby is holding a peach, which is symbolic of longevity and immortality. The Chinese character (猴) for ‘monkey’ and at the bottom the inscription ‘Year of the Monkey’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 P | 10,028 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 2016 P | 2,745 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |