© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - Captain Cook
1989 year| Silver (.925) | 18 g | 31.51 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#85161 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Bust of Captain James Cook at left, map of Australia at right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1770 James Cook
FIFTY CENTS
Designer: Stuart Devlin
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.