50 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait - Royal Wedding
1981 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 | 1981 |
| 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#5525 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Conjoined profiles of Prince Charles and Princess Diana facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
:H.R.H.THE PRINCE OF WALES AND LADY DIANA SPENCER:
FIFTY CENTS
Designer: Stuart Devlin
Edge
12 Sided Smooth
Comment
Due to industrial issues at the Royal Australian Mint affecting production of coins the RAM announced that to celebrate the royal marriage of Charles and Diana the Royal Mint in Wales was to strike a commemorative 50c coin to circulate in Australia. The coin was not included in the 1981 BU or Proof Sets.
In 1989 The RAM issued a stunning re-strike of the coin in the "Masterpieces in Silver Set" for that year. However it had the Raphael David Maklouf 3rd Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the Obverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, which took place on July 29, 1981. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and an image of the royal couple on the other. It was a limited edition coin and was only circulated in Australia, making it a rare and unique collector's item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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