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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Bush Babies - Kangaroo
2010 year| Silver (.999) (Pad Printed) | 15.553 g | 36.6 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (Pad Printed) |
| Weight | 15.553 g |
| Diameter | 36.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#328468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
This coin depicts an infant kangaroo showing its innocence.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Australian Kangaroo
P
EM
Designer: Elise Martinson
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The first release features a stunning illustration capturing the adorable wide-eyed innocence of a young kangaroo.Set to touch the hearts of collectors, gift-buyers and many others, the magical coin will be followed by equally beautiful releases depicting a baby sugar glider, dingo, bilby and koala.
Struck from 1/2oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, each coin in the series has a large 36mm diameter.
Each coin is a limited mintage of just 10,000.
Like subsequent coins in this series, the baby kangaroo release is housed in a presentation case and stunning box-shipper.
The first Australian Bush Babies coin depicts Australian artist Elise Martinsons gorgeous interpretation of an infant kangaroo.
Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin is housed in a display case and box-shipper portraying more stunning imagery by Elise Martinson.
