50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Northern Territory - 4th Portrait, Centenary of Federation (2001)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 559 |
| 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
NORTHERN TERRITORY
FIFTY CENTS
Description:
The reverse design features the Northern Territory's Coat of Arms (The Northern Territory Coat of Arms granted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1978, features Aboriginal motifs in the central shield. In the middle of the shield is the figure of a women from the sacred rock art site at Nourlangie in Arnhem Land in characteristic X-Ray style. The figure is flanks by stylised motifs representing campsites joing by the journey paths of Central Australian Aboriginals. The shield is supported by two Kangaroos each holding a seashell. The Territory's floral emblem, Stuart's Desert Rose, is depicted at their feet.) granted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1978, 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, NORTHERN TERRITORY. Around below, the face value FIFTY CENTS.
CENTENARY OF FEDERATION
1901 2001
NORTHERN TERRITORY
FIFTY CENTS
Description:
The reverse design features the Northern Territory's Coat of Arms (The Northern Territory Coat of Arms granted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1978, features Aboriginal motifs in the central shield. In the middle of the shield is the figure of a women from the sacred rock art site at Nourlangie in Arnhem Land in characteristic X-Ray style. The figure is flanks by stylised motifs representing campsites joing by the journey paths of Central Australian Aboriginals. The shield is supported by two Kangaroos each holding a seashell. The Territory's floral emblem, Stuart's Desert Rose, is depicted at their feet.) granted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1978, 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, NORTHERN TERRITORY. Around below, the face value FIFTY CENTS.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| (2001) | 11,850 | Royal Australian Mint, BU 2 Coin Pack | Unknown |
| 2001 | 21,040 | Royal Australian Mint, BU 20 Coin Federation Collection | Unknown |
| 2001 | 3,970 | Royal Australian Mint, BU 3 Coin Set | Unknown |
| 2001 | 2,080,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Circulation | Unknown |
| 2001 | 10,182 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof 2 Coin Pack | Unknown |
| 2001 | 13,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof 20 Coin Set | Unknown |
| 2001 | 2,985 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof 3 Coin NT Set | Unknown |