50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - 50th Anniversary of Play School, Humpty) 2016 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - 50th Anniversary of Play School, Humpty) 2016 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - 50th Anniversary of Play School, Humpty) 2016 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - 50th Anniversary of Play School, Humpty

2016 year
Copper-nickel (Pad Printed) 15.55 g 31.51 mm
Description
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
Copper-nickel (Pad Printed)
Weight
15.55 g
Diameter
31.51 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#87303
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Representation of the Play School character Humpty holding three coloured balloons. The words Play School made up with building blocks

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50 YEARS OF
PLAY
SCHOOL
50

Edge

12 Sided Smooth

Comment

To celebrate 50 years of Australia’s most iconic children’s television program, the Royal Australian Mint has designed a series of Play School themed coins. Released in a special Box Set of three 50 cent colourised coins set within a story book.