© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Federation - New South Wales
2001 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 15.55 g | 31.51 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% 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#12595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms of New South Wales: - A Lion & Kangaroo, supporting a shield which features the State Badge centrally with two Fleece and two Wheat Sheafe, the Rising Sun above the Shield. Motto in scroll below. Representing one of nine states and territories that make up Australia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENTENARY OF FEDERATION
1901 2001
NEW SOUTH WALES
FIFTY CENTS
Edge
12 Sided Smooth
Comment
This coin was released into circulation by the Royal Australian Mint in 2001 as part of a series of coins commemorating 100 Years since the Nation was fully Federated from the previous Australasian Colonies.This particular Coin represents the State of New South Wales and has the NSW State Coat of Arms on the Reverse. The Capital of New South Wales is Sydney.
The coin was additionally released in capsules in various other UNC & Proof Sets as follows...
In a Proof NSW 2 Coin Pack along with a 20 cent proof coin.
In a Proof NSW 3 Coin Set along with 20 cent & $1 proof coins.
