50 Cents - Elizabeth II - 60th Anniversary of National Service - 4th Portrait (2011)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1521 |
| 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 2011
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 2011
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:
DEDICATED TO ALL AUSTRALIAN SERVICEMEN AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO DIED.
60TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL SERVICE FIFTY CENTS
Description:
The reverse shows the new National Service Memorial surrounded by the words "DEDICATED TO ALL AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL SERVICEMEN AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO DIED". The National Service Memorial comprises a square sandstone plinth representing the Army, upon this rests a polished granite slab with the reflection of the sky representing the Air Force, while on this is a bronze bowl filled with water depicting the Navy. Within the bronze bowl is a triangular element which depicts the co-operation of the three armed services and their importance in the society. At the bottom corner of the Memorial is a representation of the National Service Medal which each "Nasho" is entitled to wear.
DEDICATED TO ALL AUSTRALIAN SERVICEMEN AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO DIED.
60TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL SERVICE FIFTY CENTS
Description:
The reverse shows the new National Service Memorial surrounded by the words "DEDICATED TO ALL AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL SERVICEMEN AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO DIED". The National Service Memorial comprises a square sandstone plinth representing the Army, upon this rests a polished granite slab with the reflection of the sky representing the Air Force, while on this is a bronze bowl filled with water depicting the Navy. Within the bronze bowl is a triangular element which depicts the co-operation of the three armed services and their importance in the society. At the bottom corner of the Memorial is a representation of the National Service Medal which each "Nasho" is entitled to wear.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 44,630 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |
| 2011 | 200 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC APTA Overprint | Unknown |
| 2011 | 6,750 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC Aust Post | Unknown |
| 2011 | 250 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC Canberra Issue | Unknown |
| 2011 | 300 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC Mandurah Overprint | Unknown |