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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Visit to Australia
2002 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 FKP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#159849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
The Queen with 2 Aboriginal Australians
Script: Latin
Lettering: VISIT TO AUSTRALIA
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Australia in 2002, but it was actually issued by the Falkland Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean. This coin is a unique example of how the Falkland Islands, which has a distinct history and culture, can issue currency that celebrates events and figures relevant to the wider British Commonwealth.
