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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - 80th Birthday
2006 year| Copper-nickel | 15.55 g | 31.51 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#31276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
A ring of British and Australian flags circling Queen Elizabeth II's royal cypher surmounted with the St. Edward's Crown directly in front of a large '80' symbolising her 80th birthday.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 80 EIIR 50
Designer: Stuart Devlin
Edge
12 Sided Smooth
Comment
Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 80th birthday in 2006 with many special events and activities. In the month prior to her birthday on 21st April, she had travelled to Australia for a visit which included opening the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. A commemorative NCLT 50c was issued by the RAM for the occasion of this special milestone, her 80th birthday. The coin was issued in a credit card sized coincard.