© Royal Australian Mint
© Royal Australian Mint
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Afghan Cameleers - Silver Proof
2020 year| Silver (.999) | 18.24 g | 31.51 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 18.24 g |
| Diameter | 31.51 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#200968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Afghan Cameleer standing next to a Camel, decorative border around top and right of the coin. Depiction of a Camel Train of eight Camels below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LA
AFGHAN CAMELEERS
50
Designer: L. Ashe
Edge
12 Sided smooth
Comment
The Royal Australian Mint has released a special 50 cent Fine Silver Proof coin to commemorate the work of Afghan Cameleers. The coin was issued in a capsule in a plush case with limited edition certificate.