50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Year of the Dragon - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2012)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 2020 |
| 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 2012
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 2012
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 Alex Vorodeyev
Lettering:
龍
50
Description:
The reverse depicts a magnificent Chinese long, scaled, serpentine dragon, a symbol of power, strength and good luck, alongside the Chinese character (龍) for “Dragon, and face value below.
龍
50
Description:
The reverse depicts a magnificent Chinese long, scaled, serpentine dragon, a symbol of power, strength and good luck, alongside the Chinese character (龍) for “Dragon, and face value below.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 30,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |
| 2012 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Perspex Stand | Unknown |