50 Cents In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Memorial Obverse
2023 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% 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 (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 31.51 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#364222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Australia coat of arms (the escutcheon is carried by a red kangaroo (Macropus rufus) and an Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae)) and the numeral "50"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
SD
Designer: Stuart Devlin
Edge
12 Sided Smooth
Comment
This Copper-nickel Coin was issued by the RAM on 4th May 2023 as part of a 2023 Six-Coin Uncirculated Set – Creatures of the Deep Lunch Kit. Each coin in the set has the special Queen Elizabeth II Memorial obverse.
A snapshot of Australia’s vibrant underwater world is showcased on the Royal Australian Mint’s latest complete set of six uncirculated coins featuring the 2023 suite theme Creatures of the Deep, developed with CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency. Comprising a 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2 coin, the set is creatively presented in a recyclable cardboard coin box within a themed, thermal lunch bag with silicone snack pouch. Take a journey below the surface this lunchtime!
Australia Post has also issued the coin in a PNC No 23 of 2023 (9,500 Copies)
