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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Christmas Beetle - Christmas
2022 year| Copper-nickel | 15.55 g | 31.51 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| 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, Coloured (Hyper metallic print) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#338627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
A luscious mandala of Christmas beetles printed in sparkling hyper metallic print are framed in detailed relief by a eucalyptus wreath adorned with beetles and native flowers.
Designer: Royal Australian Mint
Edge
Smooth - 12 Sided
Comment
The Christmas beetle is a uniquely Australian herald to a summer festive season. The Mint is proud to release this beautiful 2022 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin to help us all get into the Christmas spirit. A luscious mandala of Christmas beetles printed in sparkling hyper metallic print are framed in detailed relief by a eucalyptus wreath adorned with beetles and native flowers.At a special retail price of $10, the Mint’s 2022 Christmas decoration coin is the perfect Kris Kringle gift for one and all this Christmas. The stunning coin comes in a unique translucent hanging decoration in five different colours.
These hanging five different coloured cards/decorations are gilded with striking iridescent foil accents that the coin is issued in.
