© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Federation - Victoria
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#12599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms of Victoria: - A Blue Shield supported by two Female Figures representing Peace and Prosperity. Inside the Shield the Southern Cross. A crest of a Demi Kangaroo with the Crown of St. Edward in its Paws. Representing one of nine states and territories that make up Australia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENTENARY OF FEDERATION
1901 2001
VICTORIA
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 Victoria and has the Victoria State Coat of Arms on the Reverse. The Capital of Victoria is Melbourne.
The coin was additionally released in capsules in various other UNC & Proof Sets as follows...
In a Proof VIC 2 Coin Pack along with a 20 cent proof coin.
