50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - 50th Anniversary of Decimal Currency - Gold Proof) 2006-2016 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - 50th Anniversary of Decimal Currency - Gold Proof) 2006-2016 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - 50th Anniversary of Decimal Currency - Gold Proof) 2006-2016 photo
© Royal Australian Mint

50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - 50th Anniversary of Decimal Currency - Gold Proof

 
Gold (.999) 25.3 g 31.51 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
2006-2016
Value
50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
25.3 g
Diameter
31.51 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#89919
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Australian coat of arms with large numerical denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50
SD

Designer: Stuart Devlin

Edge

Milled

Comment

Released by the RAM to commemorate 50 Years of Decimal Currency in Australia is this round shaped, as per the original 1966 coin issued into circulation, 50 Cent Fine Gold (.999) proof coin. It was issued in a capsule in a box set of six coins with certificate of authenticity.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of decimal currency in Australia, which was adopted in 1966. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, and the gold proof finish gives it a distinctive and luxurious look.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006  300 - - - - - -
2016  100 - - - - - -

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