50 Cents - Leonard I 1976-1978 front 50 Cents - Leonard I 1976-1978 back
50 Cents - Leonard I 1976-1978 photo
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50 Cents - Leonard I

 
Nickel brass (Copper-nickel-zinc) 5.1 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Hutt River
Prince
Leonard I (1970-2017)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1976-1978
Value
50 Cents (0.50)
Currency
Dollar (1974-2020)
Composition
Nickel brass (Copper-nickel-zinc)
Weight
5.1 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#23928
Rarity index
61%

Reverse

Coat of arms of the principality of Hutt River, (Eagle with balance)
Value.
Denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
·HUTT·RIVER·PROVINCE·
FIFTY CENTS

Engraver: Christine Norman

Edge

Plain

Comment

The Principality of Hutt River, often referred to by its former name, the Hutt River Province, is an unrecognised micronation in Australia. The principality claims to be an independent sovereign state founded on 21 April 1970. The territory is located 517 km (354 mi) north of Perth, near the town of Northampton in the state of Western Australia.

1976 first mintage Proof set: