50 Cents - Elizabeth II - 150th Anniversary of the Melbourne Cup - 4th Portrait (2010)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1501 |
| 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 2010
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 2010
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 Wojciech Pietranik
Lettering:
FLEMINGTON
1861 2010
150TH RUNNING OF THE MELBOURNE CUP
50
Description:
The reverse of the coin captures the pivotal moment of horses and jockeys crossing the finishing line at Flemington Racecourse, the venue for the cup race.
FLEMINGTON
1861 2010
150TH RUNNING OF THE MELBOURNE CUP
50
Description:
The reverse of the coin captures the pivotal moment of horses and jockeys crossing the finishing line at Flemington Racecourse, the venue for the cup race.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49,785 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |
| 2010 | 1,861 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Gold Postmarked PNC | Unknown |
| 2010 | 15,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC | Unknown |