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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - 1918 Sixpence
1999 year| Silver (.999) | 3.24 g | 19.41 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 3.24 g |
| Diameter | 19.41 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#103938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Sixpence 1918 reverse design of KM#25
Coat of arms with Kangaroo and Emu supporters
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIXPENCE
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
1918
Designer: William Henry James Blakemore
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This NCLT Fine Silver (.999) NCLT coin was released as part of the 1999 Masterpieces in Silver "Pre Decimal Circulation Coins" set which contained five other re-makes of pre-decimal coins of various types. Each of the coins in the set featured the dates of rare original coins in each of the denominations.The reverse of this stunning coin is a replica of the original rare Melbourne Mint 1918 Sixpence of which only 915,000 were made. However the obverse has the 1998 Ian Rank-Broadley fourth Portrait of Queen Elizabeth the second, unlike the original coin which had a Portrait of King George V facing left.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines the 4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with the iconic 1918 Sixpence coin. This design was created as part of the "Masterpieces in Silver" series, which showcased some of Australia's most historic and celebrated coin designs in a new and innovative way. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - 1918 Sixpence) 1999 coin.
