50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Boxing - 4th Portrait, XVIII Commonwealth Games (2006)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1003 |
| 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 2006
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 2006
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:
XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES
50
MELBOURNE
2006
Description:
The reverse design is a stylized figure of a boxer throwing a punch. In the background behind the figure and hoop are two 'freehand' style loops. Text & other designs: The Melbourne 2006 logo is placed next to the rim at 4 o'clock, including the words 'MELBOURNE 2006'. Running clockwise around the rim from 7 o'clock to 1 o'clock are the words 'XVIII Commonwealth Games'. The figure '50' is next to the rim at 9 o'clock.
XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES
50
MELBOURNE
2006
Description:
The reverse design is a stylized figure of a boxer throwing a punch. In the background behind the figure and hoop are two 'freehand' style loops. Text & other designs: The Melbourne 2006 logo is placed next to the rim at 4 o'clock, including the words 'MELBOURNE 2006'. Running clockwise around the rim from 7 o'clock to 1 o'clock are the words 'XVIII Commonwealth Games'. The figure '50' is next to the rim at 9 o'clock.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 15,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in 18 Coin Folder | Unknown |
| 2006 | 22,602 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |