© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - 25th Anniversary of America's Cup Victory
2008 year| Copper-nickel | 15.55 g | 31.65 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 31.65 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#62860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
The racing yacht Australia II riding the waves with the special keel showing below the waters' surface.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
25TH ANNIVERSARY AUSTRALIA II VICTORY
50
CG
Designer: Caitlin Goodall
Edge
12 Sided Smooth
Comment
The Royal Australian Mint released this NCLT 50 cent coin in 2008 to commemorate 25 years since Australia II's America's Cup victory in 1983. The coin was released in an unusual folding coincard which could be folded to resemble the famous Winged Keel.