50 Cents - Elizabeth II - 40th Anniversary of the Moon Landing - 4th Portrait (2009)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1432 |
| 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 2009
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 2009
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:
LANDING
50 CENTS
40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOON
Description:
The reverse depicts the Lunar Module in space on its way to Tranquility base on the Moon with the Earth and stars above. It is pad printed with black paint to depict space giving the perspective of opposing skyscapes as though you are looking out the cockpit window of the orbiting Command Module.
LANDING
50 CENTS
40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOON
Description:
The reverse depicts the Lunar Module in space on its way to Tranquility base on the Moon with the Earth and stars above. It is pad printed with black paint to depict space giving the perspective of opposing skyscapes as though you are looking out the cockpit window of the orbiting Command Module.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 43,149 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |