50 Cents - Elizabeth II - 150th Anniversary of the Melbourne Cup - 4th Portrait (2010)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1520 |
| Weight (g) | 18.24 |
| Diameter (mm) | 31.51 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Composition: | Gold plated Silver |
| 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 2010
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 2010
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:
FLEMINGTON
1861-2010
150th RUNNING OF THE MELBOURNE CUP
50
Description:
The reverse features a gilt with 24 carat gold image of Phar Lap, who was the favorite in three consecutive Melbourne Cups within an inner circle surround by the inscription identifying the theme "150th RUNNING OF THE MELBOURNE CUP" below, racecourse name and the date year of beginning and year of issue in two lines above. Outer circle gilt with 24 carat gold Scrolls and the denomination.
FLEMINGTON
1861-2010
150th RUNNING OF THE MELBOURNE CUP
50
Description:
The reverse features a gilt with 24 carat gold image of Phar Lap, who was the favorite in three consecutive Melbourne Cups within an inner circle surround by the inscription identifying the theme "150th RUNNING OF THE MELBOURNE CUP" below, racecourse name and the date year of beginning and year of issue in two lines above. Outer circle gilt with 24 carat gold Scrolls and the denomination.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof in 2 Coin Boxed Set | Unknown |