50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Year of the Mouse - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series I (2008)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1879 |
| Weight (g) | 15.56 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| 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 Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
50 CENTS
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, 50 CENTS. Denomination is placed below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
50 CENTS
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, 50 CENTS. Denomination is placed below.
Reverse
Lettering:
2008 鼠
1/2 OZ 999 SILVER
P
Description:
The reverse presents a delicate design of a mouse sitting upright on its hind legs, its long tail curling gracefully along the ground as it looks upward. The image is framed by ornamental patterns, with inscriptions 2008, the Chinese character (鼠) for Mouse, and 1/2 oz 999 Silver, confirming the weight and purity. In the Chinese zodiac, the Mouse (or Rat) is the first sign of the cycle, symbolizing intelligence, adaptability, and prosperity and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is included.
2008 鼠
1/2 OZ 999 SILVER
P
Description:
The reverse presents a delicate design of a mouse sitting upright on its hind legs, its long tail curling gracefully along the ground as it looks upward. The image is framed by ornamental patterns, with inscriptions 2008, the Chinese character (鼠) for Mouse, and 1/2 oz 999 Silver, confirming the weight and purity. In the Chinese zodiac, the Mouse (or Rat) is the first sign of the cycle, symbolizing intelligence, adaptability, and prosperity and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is included.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 P | 202 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 2008 P | 75 | Perth Mint, Proof in 3 Coin Set | Unknown |