55 Cents - Elizabeth II - 200 Years of Postal Services - 4th Portrait (2009)
Features
| Denomination | 55 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1254 |
| Weight (g) | 15.56 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.5 |
| Shape: | Rectangular (26.6 x 37.6 mm) |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 41.39 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.39 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2009
IRB
Description:
In a stamp-shaped coin, fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, surrounded by the inscriptions of "ELIZABETH II," "AUSTRALIA," "2009."
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2009
IRB
Description:
In a stamp-shaped coin, fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, surrounded by the inscriptions of "ELIZABETH II," "AUSTRALIA," "2009."
Reverse
Engraved by Lynette Traynor
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA POST - 200 YEARS
1809 - 2009
Early posting box
55c
AUSTRALIA
PYRMONT
MY29
1900
- N.S.W -
Description:
The coin’s reverse portrays a 55c commemorative stamp issued by Australia Post. The design features a colored image of an early postal box and a representation of a postal mark. The design also includes the words 200 YEARS OF POSTAL SERVICES 1809 - 2009.
AUSTRALIA POST - 200 YEARS
1809 - 2009
Early posting box
55c
AUSTRALIA
PYRMONT
MY29
1900
- N.S.W -
Description:
The coin’s reverse portrays a 55c commemorative stamp issued by Australia Post. The design features a colored image of an early postal box and a representation of a postal mark. The design also includes the words 200 YEARS OF POSTAL SERVICES 1809 - 2009.
Edge
Description:
Perforation teeth to mimic a stamp's edge.
Perforation teeth to mimic a stamp's edge.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 8,700 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |