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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Proclamation Shilling Tribute
2008 year| Silver (.9999) | 6.1 g | 25.25 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 25.25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#71204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
1787 Proclamation Shilling
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M*B*F*ET*H*REX*F*D*B*ET*L*D*S*R*I*A*T*ET*E
1787
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin is a tribute to the United Kingdom George III Proclamation Shilling of 1787.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2008 Australian 50c Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Proclamation Shilling Tribute) silver coin is that it has a unique reverse design that features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a wreath of eucalyptus leaves and the inscription "PROCLAMATION SHILLING TRIBUTE 2008". This design was created to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the first British settlers in Australia, and the coin's design is inspired by the original Proclamation Shilling coin, which was issued in 1803 to mark the establishment of the first British colony in Australia.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Proclamation Shilling Tribute) 2008 coin.
