50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Year of the Dog - Silver Bullion Coin
2006 year| Silver (.999) | 15.55 g | 32.1 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 32.1 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#194143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
An Alsatian dog sitting and staring, and the Chinese character for dog to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
0
0
6
狗
1/2 OZ 999 SILVER
Translation: 狗 = domestic dog
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued by the Perth Mint - 50 Cent 1/2 Ounce Silver Lunar Series 1 Coin.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2006 Australian 50c Year of the Dog Silver Bullion Coin is that it has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins in the series. The coin's obverse (front) side features a special "privy mark" in the form of a small dog's paw print, which is located below the Queen's effigy. This privy mark was added to the coin's design to signify the Year of the Dog and to make the coin more distinctive. This feature has made the coin particularly popular among collectors and has contributed to its enduring value and appeal.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 387 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Year of the Dog - Silver Bullion Coin) 2006 coin.
