© Perth Mint
© Perth Mint
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Bush Babies - Kookaburra
2012 year| Silver (.999) (Pad Printed) | 15.553 g | 36.6 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| 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#328479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
The coin’s reverse depicts an irresistible coloured image capturing the curiosity and mischievousness of a beautiful baby kookaburra.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Australian Kookaburra
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EM
Designer: Elise Martinson
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin was the first in a 5-coin Bush Babies II series and depicts a full colour baby kookaburra. The design incorparates an Australian insect and delicately frosted representations of Australian bush flowers.The coin is housed encapsulated in a black hinged-lid presentation case accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity and protected by a colourful cardboard shipper.
