50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Year of the Mouse - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2008)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| 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
IRB
1/2oz 999 SILVER 2008 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 2008, and silver purity and weight.
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
1/2oz 999 SILVER 2008 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 2008, and silver purity and weight.
Reverse
Lettering:
P 鼠
Year of the Mouse
Description:
The reverse of the coin shows two finely detailed mice sitting on a bed of straw with large pumpkins behind them, symbolizing abundance and fertility. The scene is completed by the Chinese character (鼠) for “Mouse,” the inscription Year of the Mouse, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark is included at the left side above left pumpkin.
P 鼠
Year of the Mouse
Description:
The reverse of the coin shows two finely detailed mice sitting on a bed of straw with large pumpkins behind them, symbolizing abundance and fertility. The scene is completed by the Chinese character (鼠) for “Mouse,” the inscription Year of the Mouse, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark is included at the left side above left pumpkin.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 P | 17,674 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 2008 P | 47,018 | Perth Mint, BU - Colored | Unknown |
| 2008 P | 340 | Perth Mint, Proof in 3 Coin Set | Unknown |