© Royal Australian Mint
© Royal Australian Mint
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - 50th Anniversary of Decimal Currency - Silver Proof
2016 year| Silver (.999) | 13.7 g | 31.51 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 13.7 g |
| Diameter | 31.51 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#89890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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 Silver (.999) proof coin. It was issued in a capsule in a wooden box set of six coins with certificate of authenticity. Only 1966 sets were issued as a nod to the year 1966.