© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Federation - Queensland
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#12598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms of Queensland: - A Red Deer & Brolga, supporting a shield which features the heads of a Bull and a Ram, a Sheaffe of Wheat and Gold rising from a pile of Quartz. Two stalks of Sugarcane surround the State Badge, a Maltese Cross with a centred Crown of St. Edward. Representing one of nine states and territories that make up Australia
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENTENARY OF FEDERATION
1901 2001
QUEENSLAND
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 Queensland and has the QLD State Coat of Arms on the Reverse. The Capital of Queensland is Brisbane.
The coin was additionally released in capsules in various other UNC & Proof Sets as follows...
In a Proof QLD 2 Coin Pack along with a 20 cent proof coin.
In a Proof QLD 3 Coin Set along with 20 cent & $1 proof coins.
