50 Cents - Elizabeth II - 100th Anniversary of Scouting - 4th Portrait (2008)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1049 |
| 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 Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 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. Date is placed below with date.,
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 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. Date is placed below with date.,
Reverse
Engraved by Caitlin Goodall
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE SCOUT
50 CENTS
Description:
The reverse features the fleur de lys, which has become recognizable as the scouting logo. Around this large image is a number of silhouettes of young people, each participating in a typical scouting activity. Surrounding this busy inner disk on the outer ring of the coin is the legend YEAR OF THE SCOUT and at the bottom of the coin is the denomination 50 CENTS.
YEAR OF THE SCOUT
50 CENTS
Description:
The reverse features the fleur de lys, which has become recognizable as the scouting logo. Around this large image is a number of silhouettes of young people, each participating in a typical scouting activity. Surrounding this busy inner disk on the outer ring of the coin is the legend YEAR OF THE SCOUT and at the bottom of the coin is the denomination 50 CENTS.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9,571 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |
| 2008 | 33,002 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC | Unknown |
| 2008 | 250 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC Canberra Stamp Show Overprint | Unknown |