50 Cents - Elizabeth II - Year of the Tiger - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2010)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1370 |
| Weight (g) | 15.56 |
| Diameter (mm) | 36.6 |
| 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
IRB
1/2oz 999 SILVER 2010 50 CENTS
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,” the denomination “50 CENTS,” the year 2008, and silver purity and weight.
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
1/2oz 999 SILVER 2010 50 CENTS
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,” the denomination “50 CENTS,” the year 2008, and silver purity and weight.
Reverse
Lettering:
虎
P
Year of the Tiger
Description:
The reverse depicts a powerful tiger rests gracefully on grass, its striped fur and muscular body captured in remarkable detail. Behind the animal rises a finely engraved tree, enhancing the natural harmony of the design. To the left stands the Chinese character (虎) for “Tiger,” below is the inscription Year of the Tiger and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark is included at the right side.
虎
P
Year of the Tiger
Description:
The reverse depicts a powerful tiger rests gracefully on grass, its striped fur and muscular body captured in remarkable detail. Behind the animal rises a finely engraved tree, enhancing the natural harmony of the design. To the left stands the Chinese character (虎) for “Tiger,” below is the inscription Year of the Tiger and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark is included at the right side.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 P | 50,035 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 2010 P | 1,000 | Perth Mint, Proof in 3 Coin Set | Unknown |