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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Federation - Tasmania
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#12603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms of Tasmania: - A central shield representing Tasmanian industry: apples, a sheaf of wheat, a branch of hops, plus a ram. It is supported by two Tasmanian tigers, now extinct. Above the shield are a red lion with a front paw resting on a spade and pick axe. Representing one of nine states and territories that make up Australia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENTENARY OF FEDERATION
1901 2001
UBERTAS·ET·FIDELITAS
TASMANIA
FIFTY CENTS
Translation:
CENTENARY OF FEDERATION
1901 2001
BOUNTY RAMIFICATIONS AND LOYALTY
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 Tasmania and has the Tasmania Coat of Arms on the Reverse. The Capital of Tasmania is Hobart.
The coin was additionally released in capsules in various other UNC & Proof Sets as follows...
In a Proof Tas 2 Coin Pack along with a 20 cent proof coin.
In a Proof Tas 3 Coin Set along with 20 cent & $1 proof coins.
