50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Houston-Perth Sister Cities
2014 year| Silver (.999) | 15.591 g | 32.6 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15.591 g |
| Diameter | 32.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#119695 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Depiction of two different Oil Rigs
Southern cross stars in the background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HOUSTON - TEXAS PERTH - WESTERN AUSTRALIA
P WR
SISTER CITIES
Designer: Wade Robinson
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In 1984, the cities of Houston, Texas in the United States and Perth, Western Australia in Australia joined together in an official partnership as Sister Cities. The historical foundation for this partnership went much further back than 1984 however.During the Battle of Sunda Strait in World War II, the USS Houston and HMAS Perth formed a joint American-Australian task force that attacked a superior Japanese naval force in hopes of delaying Japanese movements toward Australia. Both ships were sunk that day, but succeeded in stalling the Japanese Navy long enough for the American and Australian navies to regroup and halt the Japanese advance entirely.
On the reverse of these ½ oz Texas-Australia Sister Cities Silver Coins you’ll find an energy-themed design that features two distinctly different oil derricks. On the right is the typical offshore derrick you’ll find in the Gulf of Mexico off Houston’s coast, while the other represents the energy efforts of Australian firms in and around Perth.
Interesting fact
The 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Houston-Perth Sister Cities) 2014 coin from Australia is unique because it was minted to commemorate the sister city relationship between Houston, Texas, and Perth, Australia. It features a special design that showcases the iconic Perth skyline and the Houston Space Center, highlighting the cultural and economic ties between the two cities. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and those interested in international relations.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 P | 100005 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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