50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Queens Diamond Jubilee - Gold Proof) 2012 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Queens Diamond Jubilee - Gold Proof) 2012 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Queens Diamond Jubilee - Gold Proof) 2012 photo

50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Queens Diamond Jubilee - Gold Proof

2012 year
Gold (.999) 33.63 g 31.51 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
33.63 g
Diameter
31.51 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#238311
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

The reverse features Australia’s national flower, the Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha), within an outline of St Edward’s Crown, the ultimate symbol of monarchy, all appropriately set within a multifaceted diamond shape.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE 2012
50
MM

Designer: Michael Meszaros

Edge

12 Sided Smooth

Comment

Struck by the RAM to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee is this Fine Gold 50 cent coin. It was issued as part of a three coin set along with a Canadian $300 and a UK £5 in a wooden box.