© Royal Australian Mint
© Royal Australian Mint
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - International Year of Indigenous Languages - Silver Proof
2019 year| Silver (.999) | 18.24 g | 31.51 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 18.24 g |
| Diameter | 31.51 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#182028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
A design that includes fifteen different indigenous words for "Coin" or "Money"
The words run bottom to top between indigenous patterns
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NAMBAL
WUMARA TJIMARI
NGKWELTYE MULU WALANG
BARNDA BAKIR
AWARNDA BOYA DHINGGARR
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF INDIGENOUS
LANGUAGES
GUDARU WANGARRI PIRRKI
A.S
FIFTY CENTS
Designer: Aleksandra Stokic
Edge
12 Sided Smooth
Comment
With this 2019 50c Fine Silver Proof Coin, the Royal Australian Mint along with AIATSIS celebrates 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages. Indigenous languages are under threat worldwide and there is an urgent need to protect them for the future. Australia’s many and varied Indigenous languages comprise a unique linguistic treasure, and are now being actively recorded, revitalised and shared for the benefit of all future Australian generations.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was released to commemorate the International Year of Indigenous Languages, which was declared by the United Nations to raise awareness about the importance of preserving and promoting indigenous languages around the world. The coin features a design that reflects the culture and traditions of Australia's indigenous people, making it a unique and meaningful collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2271 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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