© Perth Mint
© Perth Mint
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Newborn - Silver Proof
| Silver (.9999) (Pad Printed) | 15.553 g | 32.6 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2019-2022 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) (Pad Printed) |
| Weight | 15.553 g |
| Diameter | 32.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#188557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
The inscription 'CONGRATULATIONS' and The Perth Mint’s 'P' mintmark are incorporated into the design featuring the fabled stork flying behind a baby resting in a blanket.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONGRATULATIONS
P
Designer: Lucas Bowers
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique "newborn" portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed specifically for this coin series to commemorate the birth of the royal baby. This portrait was created by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley and shows the Queen in a more relaxed and informal pose, with a warm and gentle expression. The use of this new portrait on the coin adds an extra layer of significance and collectibility to an already rare and valuable coin.
