50 Cents (In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Year of the Dragon) 2024 front 50 Cents (In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Year of the Dragon) 2024 back
50 Cents (In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Year of the Dragon) 2024 photo
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50 Cents In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Year of the Dragon

2024 year
Copper-nickel 15.37 g 31.51 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2024
Value
50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
15.37 g
Diameter
31.51 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Tetradecagonal (14-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#403419
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

A Dragon twisting around clouds with waves below.
Chinese symbol for Dragon to the left.

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:

EM

Translation: 龙 = Dragon

Designer: Elyssa Waterford

Edge

Smooth - 14 Sided

Comment

Released by the Royal Australian Mint is this NCLT Copper-nickel 14 sided coin. The coin was released in a credit card sized coincard. This is the thirteenth 50 cent Lunar Year commemorative 14 sided Tetra-Decagon coin. This is the only RAM series with this shaped coin.