50 Cents - Elizabeth II (6th Portrait - Dreaming Down Under; Joey) 2021 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (6th Portrait - Dreaming Down Under; Joey) 2021 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (6th Portrait - Dreaming Down Under; Joey) 2021 photo
© Perth Mint

50 Cents - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Dreaming Down Under; Joey

2021 year
Silver (.999) (Pad Printed) 15.553 g 32.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2021
Value
50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.999) (Pad Printed)
Weight
15.553 g
Diameter
32.6 mm
Thickness
2.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#278502
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

A depiction in colour of a cute baby Australian Kangaroo asleep in a fleece-lined twig basket

Script: Latin

Lettering:
P
EM
1/2 oz 999 SILVER

Designer: Elise Martinson

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This coin is the first in a set of five coins called "Dreaming Down Under" featuring five of Australia's most iconic animals, this series features shy and defenceless versions of their adult protectors. Beautifully realised, the artistry on this coin captures the creature’s vulnerability to perfection.

The coins depict a cute baby Australian animal asleep in a fleece-lined twig basket – a prop that has created a popular trend in newborn photography among parents all around the world.

Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, each coin in the limited mintage is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid which comes in an illustrated shipper.