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50 Cents (Decimal Currency) – Australia

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 40 Years of Decimal Currency

Australia

Context

Years: 2006–2016

Issuer: Australia

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1966)

Total mintage: 55,773

Material

Diameter: 31.2 mm

Weight: 13.5 g

Silver weight: 10.80 g

Thickness: 2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 80% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #821

Numista: #73359

Value

Exchange value: 0.50 AUD = $0.36

Bullion value: $30.69

Inflation-adjusted value: 0.84 AUD

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth IV, facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II

AUSTRALIA 2016

IRB

Script: Latin

Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

Description:

Australian coat of arms with large number below.

Inscription:

50

SD

Script: Latin

Designer: Stuart Devlin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Australian Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
2006	—	45,373	Proof
2010	—	400	Proof
2016	—	10,000	BU

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