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© G.GILLES
55 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Australia Post
2009 year| Silver (.999) | 15.57 g | - |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 55 Cents 0.55 AUD = USD 0.38 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15.57 g |
| Size | 37.6 × 26.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular, Stamp-shaped with perforations) |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#38536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Image of an early red posting box as depicted on a stamp
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA POST - 200 YEARS
1809 - 2009
Early posting box
55c
AUSTRALIA
PYRMONT
MY29
1900
- N.S.W -
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 55 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Australia Post) 2009 coin from Australia is that it was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first decimal coinage of Australia, which was introduced in 1966. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, the reigning monarch at the time, and the inscription "50 Years of Decimal Currency" on the reverse. The coin was minted in a limited quantity of 35,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 8700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 55 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Australia Post) 2009 coin.
