50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - AIATSIS) 2014 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - AIATSIS) 2014 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - AIATSIS) 2014 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - AIATSIS

2014 year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 15.55 g 31.51 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2014
Value
50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% 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
References
Numista
N#64303
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

AIATSIS logo, a representation of a shield derived from the painted boomerang totem (fighting shield) of the Gu:na:ni (Kunjen) people . The design bears 2 boomerangs with circles, lines and dots

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER STUDIES
AIATSIS
1964-2014
50

Edge

12 Sided Smooth

Comment

The RAM has issued this circulating commemorative 50 cent AIATSIS (Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies) coin to celebrate 50 years of the institute dedicated to recognising and appreciating the values and culture of Australia's indigenous people.