© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Federation - South Australia
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#12601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
The arms of South Australia (a grassy mount with vines, wheat and barley stalks, citrus fruits, two cogs & miners pick, and a blue shield with an Australian Piping Shrike inside a gold circle, with a crest of four Sturt's Desert Peas) diving the dates and representing one of nine states and territories that make up Australia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENTENARY OF FEDERATION
1901 2001
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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 South Australia and has the SA Coat of Arms on the Reverse. The Capital of South Australia is Adelaide.
The coin was additionally released in capsules in various other UNC & Proof Sets as follows...
In a Proof SA 2 Coin Pack along with a 20 cent proof coin.
