50 Cents In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Festive Florals- Christmas
2023 year| Copper-nickel | 15.55 g | 31.51 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| 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#379296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
A five pointed Christmas star in centre surrounded by stunning NSW Christmas bush Ceratopetalum gummiferum, with its distinctive flowers and fruit.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2023
Designer: Royal Australian Mint
Edge
Smooth - 12 Sided
Comment
The stunning NSW Christmas bush Ceratopetalum gummiferum, with its distinctive white flowers and red fruit appearing together in glorious festive sprays, is a perfect celebration of summer Christmas in Australia.
The Royal Australian Mint celebrates the upcoming festive season with this 2023 50c Coloured Uncirculated Coin inspired by our native flora. The beautiful and distinctive red fruit of the NSW Christmas bush is gloriously reimagined as a five pointed Christmas star. While the gorgeous coin design is further enhanced by the hanging decoration card available in five translucent summer colours, gilded with silver foil accents.
The stunning coin comes in a unique translucent hanging decoration in five different colours.
