50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Year of the Dragon, 125th anniversary of The Perth Mint, colorized - 6th Portrait, Lunar Series III (2024)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4638.1 |
| Weight (g) | 15.56 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 41.39 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.36 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1952-2022
JC
1/2oz 9999 Ag 50 CENTS
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings. Deamination is placed below and the coin's weight, and purity are also inscribed.
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1952-2022
JC
1/2oz 9999 Ag 50 CENTS
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings. Deamination is placed below and the coin's weight, and purity are also inscribed.
Reverse
Engraved by Ing Ing Jong
Lettering:
龍
DRAGON
2024
P125
IJ
Description:
Description:
The colored coin’s reverse portrays a Chinese mythical dragon with stylized waves and fog - allusions to its control of the elements. Included in the design is the Chinese character (龍) for ‘dragon below it’, the inscription ‘DRAGON 2024’, and The mint mark of the Perth Mint is below right; instead of the traditional P, it is P125, celebrating the 125th anniversary of the mint. The designer's initials (IJ) are above right.
龍
DRAGON
2024
P125
IJ
Description:
Description:
The colored coin’s reverse portrays a Chinese mythical dragon with stylized waves and fog - allusions to its control of the elements. Included in the design is the Chinese character (龍) for ‘dragon below it’, the inscription ‘DRAGON 2024’, and The mint mark of the Perth Mint is below right; instead of the traditional P, it is P125, celebrating the 125th anniversary of the mint. The designer's initials (IJ) are above right.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 P | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |