50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Melbourne Cup 150 Years) 2010 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Melbourne Cup 150 Years) 2010 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Melbourne Cup 150 Years) 2010 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Melbourne Cup 150 Years

2010 year
Copper-nickel 15.55 g 31.51 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2010
Value
50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Copper-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
References
Numista
N#15580
Rarity index
59%

Reverse

Group of Horses and Jockeys crossing the finishing Line at Flemington racecourse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FLEMINGTON
1861 2010
150TH RUNNING OF THE MELBOURNE CUP
50

Designer: Wojciech Pietranik

Edge

12 Sided Smooth

Comment

Released by the RAM to Commemorate the 150th running of the Melbourne Cup horse race at Flemington is this NCLT 50 cent coin which was issued in a coincard.