50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - 12 - Ford Australia - The Manufacturing ERA) 2017 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - 12 - Ford Australia - The Manufacturing ERA) 2017 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - 12 - Ford Australia - The Manufacturing ERA) 2017 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - 12 - Ford Australia - The Manufacturing ERA

2017 year
Copper-nickel 15.55 g 31.51 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
Value
50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Copper-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
References
Numista
N#126483
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Image of an Australian built Model T Ford in front of the original Ford factory in Geelong Victoria. Australian Flag flying from the centre of the building set in an inner circle. Wording surrounding the circle with original Ford Logo below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FORD AUSTRALIA - THE MANUFACTURING ERA
50
1925-2016
FORD

Designer: Aaron Baggio

Edge

12 Sided Smooth

Comment

Following on from the "Holden Heritage" 50 cent 12 coin Collector Tin set released in 2016, the Royal Australian Mint have released a set of 12 "Ford Australian Classics" 50 cent coins in 2017 also in a Collector Tin.