© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Australians at War - German New Guinea
2014 year| Copper-nickel | 15.55 g | 31.51 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| 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#60481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Australian Battleship superimposed on map of Northern Australia and New Guinea
Script: Latin
Lettering:
German New Guinea 1914
50
Designer: Wojciech Pietranik
Edge
12 Sided Smooth
Comment
The Royal Australian Mint issued this NCLT coin as a tribute to those who contended with the German colony of New Guinea. This conflict marks the earliest example of unity among Australian volunteers – and the first Australian lives to be claimed by the War. This coin is part of the "Australians at War" 18 coin series being issued individually. Six coins were issued in 2014, Six in 2015 and the final Six in 2016.All of the coins were issued in individual credit card sized coincards.
