50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Newborn) 2013-2017 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Newborn) 2013-2017 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Newborn) 2013-2017 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Newborn

 
Silver (.999) (Pad Printed) 15.591 g 32.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
2013-2017
Value
50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.999) (Pad Printed)
Weight
15.591 g
Diameter
32.6 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#188563
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Australian kookaburra carrying a sleeping newborn baby in a swaddling cloth.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BABY
P

Designer: Aleysha Howarth

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Silver Proof coin issued by the Perth Mint each year between 2013 & 2017.

In western folklore, parents have told their children for centuries that babies are delivered by a stork. As an Australian take on this legend, the coin’s reverse depicts a cute Australian kookaburra carrying a sleeping newborn baby in a swaddling cloth.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique pad-printed design, which gives the coin a distinctive look and sets it apart from other coins. The pad-printing process involves applying a thin layer of ink to the coin's surface, creating a high-quality, detailed image that is both visually appealing and durable. This process allows for intricate designs and colorful images to be featured on the coin, making it a standout piece in any collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2013 P 3658 - - - - - -
2014 P 4650 - - - - - -
2015 P 2266 - - - - - -
2016 P 2493 - - - - - -
2017 P 3459 - - - - - -

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 - Newborn) 2013-2017 coin.