50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Possum Magic - Coloured Proof) 2018-2019 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Possum Magic - Coloured Proof) 2018-2019 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Possum Magic - Coloured Proof) 2018-2019 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Possum Magic - Coloured Proof

 
Copper-nickel (Pad Printed) 15.55 g 31.51 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
2018-2019
Value
50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (Pad Printed)
Weight
15.55 g
Diameter
31.51 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#154715
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Grandma Poss & Hush plus two other Possums sitting on a branch. Grandma Poss is creating coloured magic stars, (Bush Magic).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
POSSUM MAGIC
50

Designer: J. Vivas

Edge

12 Sided Smooth

Comment

This NCLT commemorative coloured 50 cent coin produced by the RAM is part of the "Possum Magic" six coin Baby Coin Proof set for 2018 & 2019. The set also contains standard 5, 10 & 20 cent UNC Copper-nickel coins and standard $1 and $2 Aluminium-bronze UNC coins. The theme for the Baby Coin set is based on the classic Australian children's book "Possum Magic".