50 Cents - Elizabeth II - New South Wales - 4th Portrait, Centenary of Federation (2001)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 551 |
| 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 2001
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. Date is placed below with date.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2001
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. Date is placed below with date.
Reverse
Lettering:
CENTENARY OF FEDERATION
1901 2001
NEW SOUTH WALES
FIFTY CENTS
Description:
The reverse design features the New South Wales Coat of Arms (The NSW Coat of Arms depicst a lion and Kangaroo supporting the shield featuring the State badge, which is blazoned with the red cross of St George and four gold eight pointed stars representing the Southern Cross together with the gold lion of England. In the corners are depictions of golden fleece and sheaves of wheat symbolizing agriculture Above the shield, a rising sun crest represents the newly rising country and rests on a wreath. The Latin motto (Orta recens quam pura nites) ("Newly risen how brightly you shine") is depicted in a banner below, supporting the kangaroo and lion..), representing one of 9 states and territories that make up Australia. Flanking the Coat of Arms are the dates 1901 and 2001. Around above, CENTENARY OF FEDERATION. Below the Coat of Arms, NEW SOUTH WALES. Around below, the face value FIFTY CENTS.
CENTENARY OF FEDERATION
1901 2001
NEW SOUTH WALES
FIFTY CENTS
Description:
The reverse design features the New South Wales Coat of Arms (The NSW Coat of Arms depicst a lion and Kangaroo supporting the shield featuring the State badge, which is blazoned with the red cross of St George and four gold eight pointed stars representing the Southern Cross together with the gold lion of England. In the corners are depictions of golden fleece and sheaves of wheat symbolizing agriculture Above the shield, a rising sun crest represents the newly rising country and rests on a wreath. The Latin motto (Orta recens quam pura nites) ("Newly risen how brightly you shine") is depicted in a banner below, supporting the kangaroo and lion..), representing one of 9 states and territories that make up Australia. Flanking the Coat of Arms are the dates 1901 and 2001. Around above, CENTENARY OF FEDERATION. Below the Coat of Arms, NEW SOUTH WALES. Around below, the face value FIFTY CENTS.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 22,802 | Royal Australian Mint, BU 2 Coin Pack | Unknown |
| 2001 | 21,040 | Royal Australian Mint, BU 20 Coin Federation Collection | Unknown |
| 2001 | 17,593 | Royal Australian Mint, BU 3 Coin Set | Unknown |
| 2001 | 3,042,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Circulation | Unknown |
| 2001 | 12,492 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof 2 Coin Pack | Unknown |
| 2001 | 13,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof 20 Coin Set | Unknown |
| 2001 | 9,923 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof 3 Coin NSW Set | Unknown |