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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Federation - Western 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#12602 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Western Australia: - Two Red Kangaroos, each holding a boomerang, supporting a shield which features the black swan on a rippled base. Above the Black Swan is St. Edward's Crown between two sprigs of kangaroo paw proper. Representing one of nine states and territories that make up Australia
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENTENARY OF FEDERATION
1901 2001
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 Western Australia and has the WA Coat of Arms on the Reverse. The Capital of Western Australia is Perth.
The coin was additionally released in capsules in various other UNC & Proof Sets as follows...
In a Proof WA 2 Coin Pack along with a 20 cent proof coin.
In a Proof WA 3 Coin Set along with 20 cent & $1 proof coins.
