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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait - Brisbane Commonwealth Games
1982 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 15.55 g | 31.51 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1982 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 31.51 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Depiction of the logo of the 1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games over a map of Australia surrounded by icons representing 12 of the sports conducted during the games. An eight-pointed star is shown at Brisbane's location.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XII COMMONWEALTH GAMES BRISBANE
· 50 CENTS ·
Designers: Stuart Devlin, Hugh Edwards
Edge
12 Sided Smooth
Comment
This coin was issued into general circulation by the RAM to celebrate the holding of the 12th Commonwealth Games in Brisbane in 1982. It was also included in the Year Proof and Year Uncirculated sets for that year.Specimen coins were also issued in various coloured hard plastic cases.
