50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Battle of the Coral Sea) 2014-2015 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Battle of the Coral Sea) 2014-2015 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Battle of the Coral Sea) 2014-2015 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Battle of the Coral Sea

 
Silver (.999) 14.175 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
2014-2015
Value
50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
14.175 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
3.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#78164
Rarity index
57%

Reverse

The coin’s reverse features a representation of the Southern Cross and the American flag with a naval ship sailing in the foreground

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA
P
WR
WAR IN THE PACIFIC 1941-45

Designer: Wade Robinson

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Battle of the Coral Sea was fought during 4-8 May 1942. It was a major naval battle in the Pacific during World War II between the Imperial Japanese Navy and naval and air forces from the United States and Australia.

Interesting fact

The 50 cent coin commemorating the Battle of the Coral Sea, featuring the 4th portrait of Elizabeth II, was the first silver coin minted by the Royal Australian Mint to have a proof finish.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2014 P 615017 - - - - - -
2015 P 1185003 - - - - - -

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