50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Year of the Snake - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series I (2001)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 535 |
| Weight (g) | 15.55 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 41.36 |
| 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 Louis Kwan
Lettering:
2001 蛇
1/2 OZ 999 SILVER
P
LK
Description:
The reverse feature a snake coiled near five eggs, one of them hatching and a small snake coming out of it. On the front-most egg, within a beaded border, surrounded by floral motifs, the designer's initials LK. Vertically on the left, the year 2001. On the right, the Chinese character ( 蛇) for "snake". Horizontally below, the coin's weight, and purity are also inscribed below “1/2 OZ 999 SILVER.” and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is included.
2001 蛇
1/2 OZ 999 SILVER
P
LK
Description:
The reverse feature a snake coiled near five eggs, one of them hatching and a small snake coming out of it. On the front-most egg, within a beaded border, surrounded by floral motifs, the designer's initials LK. Vertically on the left, the year 2001. On the right, the Chinese character ( 蛇) for "snake". Horizontally below, the coin's weight, and purity are also inscribed below “1/2 OZ 999 SILVER.” and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is included.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 P | 30,904 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 2001 P | 1,135 | Perth Mint, Proof - Reverse frosted | Unknown |
| 2001 P | 599 | Perth Mint, Proof in 3 Coin Set | Unknown |
| 2001 P | 289 | Perth Mint, Proof in 5 Coin Set | Unknown |