50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Australian Square Kookaburra) 2004 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Australian Square Kookaburra) 2004 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Australian Square Kookaburra) 2004 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Australian Square Kookaburra

2004 year
Silver (.999) 15.568 g -
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2004
Value
50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
15.568 g
Size
24.7 mm
Thickness
3.5 mm
Shape
Square with rounded corners
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#46861
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Kookaburra on branch

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN
KOOKABURRA
1/2oz. 999 SILVER
2004
P

Edge

Milled

Comment

This is the third legal tender square shaped coin to be issued in Australia by the Perth Mint. Design is based on the early square Kookaburra pattern pennies of which none were ever officially circulated. The coin was released in a small black case with numbered certificate.