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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver Proof
1991 year| Silver (.925) | 18.24 g | 31.51 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 18.24 g |
| Diameter | 31.51 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#160459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Ram's Head with lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
25th ANNIVERSARY OF DECIMAL CURRENCY
FIFTY CENTS
Designers: Horst Hahne, George Kruger Gray
Edge
12 Sided Smooth
Comment
Released by the RAM as part of the 1991 "Masterpieces in Silver" eight coin set, this 50 cent sterling silver proof coin commemorates the 25th anniversary of the introduction of Decimal Currency. This was the first complete set of Australian circulating coins released in sterling silver and the first sterling silver releases of Australian one, two, five, ten and twenty cent coins. 1991 was also the last year of one and two cent circulating coin production in Australia.The reverse of this commemorative coin was designed by RAM master sculptor Horst Hahne using the Ram's Head from the Australian shilling which was minted from 1938 to 1963. The original designer of the Ram's Head element of this reverse was George Kruger Gray.
A copper-nickel version of the coin was released into circulation by the RAM.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1991 Australian 50 cent coin featuring Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver Proof) is that it was part of a limited mintage of only 20,000 coins, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver Proof) 1991 coin.
