Obverse © Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
Obverse © Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Melbourne Cup 150 Years
2010 year| Gold (.999) plated silver (.999) (Partial Gold Plating) | 18.24 g | 31.51 mm |
| 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 | Gold (.999) plated silver (.999) (Partial Gold Plating) |
| 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#187765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Image of the Melbourne Cup in Gilt set between scrolls in an inner circle
Outer circle contains Gold Scrolls and the denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1861 2010
150th RUNNING OF THE MELBOURNE CUP
50
Designer: Wojciech Pietranik
Edge
12 Sided Smooth
Comment
This Fine Silver (.999) Gilded Proof NCLT coin was released by the RAM in a 2 coin Boxed Set.