50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Year of the Ox - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series I (2008)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Weight (g) | 15.56 |
| Diameter (mm) | 31.51 |
| 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 2008
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, 2008. Denomination and the coin's date of mintage inscribed below.
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ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
50 CENTS 2008
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, 2008. Denomination and the coin's date of mintage inscribed below.
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Reverse
Lettering:
2009 牛
1/2 OZ 999 SILVER
P
Description:
The reverse features a large Ox. The image is framed by ornamental patterns, with inscriptions 2008, the Chinese character (牛) for Ox , and 1/2 oz 999 Silver, confirming the weight and purity and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is included.
2009 牛
1/2 OZ 999 SILVER
P
Description:
The reverse features a large Ox. The image is framed by ornamental patterns, with inscriptions 2008, the Chinese character (牛) for Ox , and 1/2 oz 999 Silver, confirming the weight and purity and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is included.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 P | 474 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 2008 P | 87 | Perth Mint, Proof in 3 Coin Set | Unknown |