50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - Brisbane Commonwealth Games) 1989 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - Brisbane Commonwealth Games) 1989 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - Brisbane Commonwealth Games) 1989 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - Brisbane Commonwealth Games

1989 year
Silver (.925) 18 g 31.51 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1989
Value
50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
18 g
Diameter
31.51 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#85201
Rarity index
75%

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 Sterling Silver (.925) NCLT Proof coin was issued as part of the 1989 Fifty Cent Collection Masterpieces in Silver Set with four other Sterling Silver Proof 50 cent coins.