50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Year of the Rabbit, 100 anniversary of the Perth Mint - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series I (1999)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 501 |
| 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. 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. Denomination is placed below.
Reverse
Engraved by Reeded
Lettering:
1
9
9
9
兔
P100
1/2 OZ 999 SILVER
Description:
The reverse feature an inquisitive rabbit standing on its hind legs to see out over the tall grass, ringed by a decorative dotted border. The year in vertical at the left side and the Chinese character (兔) for rabbit is included in opposite, as well as the coin's weight, and purity are also inscribed below “1 OZ 999 SILVER.” and a ‘P100’ mintmark signifying The Perth Mint’s 100th anniversary.
1
9
9
9
兔
P100
1/2 OZ 999 SILVER
Description:
The reverse feature an inquisitive rabbit standing on its hind legs to see out over the tall grass, ringed by a decorative dotted border. The year in vertical at the left side and the Chinese character (兔) for rabbit is included in opposite, as well as the coin's weight, and purity are also inscribed below “1 OZ 999 SILVER.” and a ‘P100’ mintmark signifying The Perth Mint’s 100th anniversary.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 P | 16,913 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 1999 P | 1,081 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 1999 P | 487 | Perth Mint, Proof in 3 Coin Set | Unknown |
| 1999 P | 129 | Perth Mint, Proof in 5 Coin Set | Unknown |