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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
5 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - 1939 ½penny
1999 year| Silver (.999) | 5.53 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 5 Cents 0.05 AUD = USD 0.034 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 5.53 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#103935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Half Penny 1939 reverse design of KM# 41
Kangaroo leaping to right, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
KG
1939
HALF PENNY
Designer: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This NCLT Fine Silver (.999) NCLT coin was released as part of the 1999 Masterpieces in Silver "Pre Decimal Circulation Coins" set which contained five other re-makes of pre-decimal coins of various types. Each of the coins in the set featured the dates of rare original coins in each of the denominations.The reverse of this stunning coin is a replica of the original rare Melbourne Mint 1939 Half Penny of which only 782,000 were made. However the obverse has the 1998 Ian Rank-Broadley fourth Portrait of Queen Elizabeth the second, unlike the original coin which had a Portrait of King George VI facing left.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a 1939 ½penny coin, which was a rare and error-filled coin that was minted in 1939. The error on the original coin was that the date was accidentally struck twice, resulting in a double-dated coin. This mistake was corrected in subsequent mintings, but the error coins have become highly sought after by collectors. The 1999 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver) coin pays homage to this rare and valuable error coin, making it a unique and interesting addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - 1939 ½penny) 1999 coin.
