50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Outback) 2002 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Outback) 2002 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Outback) 2002 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Year of the Outback

2002 year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 15.55 g 31.51 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2002
Value
50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% 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
References
Numista
N#8328
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

A Windmill as can be found in outback Australia

Script: Latin

Lettering: 50 CENTS

Designer: Wojciech Pietranik

Edge

12 Sided Smooth

Comment

The Royal Australian Mint released this 50 cent coin into general circulation to commemorates 2002 as 'Year of the Outback' promoting the vast expanses of barren land in the Australian Outback.

The coin was also included in the following Year Sets ...
The UNC Year Mint Set.