© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Federation - Norfolk Island
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#12594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms of Norfolk Island: - A Norfolk Pine on a shield, two stars on either side supported by a Lion and a Kangaroo, a Lion holding a cup on top of the crest, "Inasmuch" is the motto in scroll below. Representing one of nine states and territories that make up Australia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENTENARY OF FEDERATION
1901 2001
* INASMUCH *
NORFOLK ISLAND
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 External Territory of Norfolk Island and has the Norfolk Island Coat of Arms on the Reverse. The Capital of Norfolk Island is Kingston.
The coin was additionally released in capsules in various other UNC & Proof Sets as follows...
In a Proof NI 2 Coin Pack along with a 20 cent proof coin.
In a Proof NI 3 Coin Set along with 20 cent & $1 proof coins.
