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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - 20th Century Monarchs
2000 year| Silver (.999) | 36.31 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 36.31 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Crown 1937 obverse design of KM# 34
King George VI facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.
HP
Translation: George VI by the Grace of God, King of all the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India
Designer: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This NCLT Fine Silver (.999) coin was released by the Royal Australian Mint in 2000 as part of that years "Masterpieces in Silver" set. The theme for the set featured Monarchs of the 20th Century.The reverse of the coin is based on the 1937/38 King George VI Crown obverse.
The obverse of the coin carries the Ian Rank-Broadley fourth effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
The coin is the size and shape of a modern Australian NCLT $5 coin and has a decimal face value of 50 cents.
Other coins in this Masterpieces in Silver set were:-
King George V (20c), King Edward VII (20c), Queen Elizabeth II (20c) & Queen Victoria ($2).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by artist Ian Rank-Broadley. This portrait was specifically created for the Masterpieces in Silver series and is not found on any other coin. It's a rare and collectible coin that showcases the Queen's reign in a distinctive way.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10412 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - 20th Century Monarchs) 2000 coin.
