© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Shores Under Siege - Impact Zones
2012 year| Copper-nickel | 15.55 g | 31.51 mm |
| 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 | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 31.51 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#58761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
A map of Australia illustrating the major points of attack on Australian shores
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1942
50 CENTS
BOMBING OF AUSTRALIA
LEARMONT
PORT HEADLAND
BROOME
DERBY
WYNDHAM
TIWI ISLAND
DARWIN
KATHERINE
HORN ISLAND
TOWNSVILLE
SYDNEY HARBOUR
Designer: Wojciech Pietranik
Edge
12 Sided Smooth
Comment
This Copper-nickel NCLT 50 cent coin was released as part of a three coin set by the RAM to remind Australia of previous war times when Australian shores were under attack from Japanese forces 70 years ago. This coin is the Bombing of Australia Impact Zones 50 cent and was included in the set with 2 other 20 cent coins. The set was called "Shores Under Siege".