50 Cents - Charles III - 50th anniversary of the National Aboriginal and Islander Day - 1st Portrait (2024)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4776 |
| Weight (g) | 15.56 |
| Diameter (mm) | 31.51 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.36 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Dan Thorne
Lettering:
CHARLES III
AUSTRALIA 2024
50 CENTS
DT
Description:
1st portrait of King Charles III without a crown, facing left, encircled by inscriptions and the year of issue above. The engraver's initials are situated beneath the portrait. Denomination 50 below.
CHARLES III
AUSTRALIA 2024
50 CENTS
DT
Description:
1st portrait of King Charles III without a crown, facing left, encircled by inscriptions and the year of issue above. The engraver's initials are situated beneath the portrait. Denomination 50 below.
Reverse
Engraved by Cortney Glass
Lettering:
50
YEARS OF NAIDOC COMMITTEE
Description:
The reverse design features the large numeral (50) at center (which is the anniversary not the value), representing an Aboriginal meeting place and covered with small gum tree branches. Above the numbers, an Aboriginal and a Torres Straits Islander flag. Across the numeral, the inscription "YEARS OF NAIDOC COMMITTEE." a blue colored circle surrounded by ten curved lines below represents the gathering of individuals coming together, to form the committee in collaboration.
50
YEARS OF NAIDOC COMMITTEE
Description:
The reverse design features the large numeral (50) at center (which is the anniversary not the value), representing an Aboriginal meeting place and covered with small gum tree branches. Above the numbers, an Aboriginal and a Torres Straits Islander flag. Across the numeral, the inscription "YEARS OF NAIDOC COMMITTEE." a blue colored circle surrounded by ten curved lines below represents the gathering of individuals coming together, to form the committee in collaboration.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |
| 2024 | 7,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC | Unknown |