FREE: Coin - 50 Cents, Australia, 1969

The listing, Coin - 50 Cents, Australia, 1969 has ended.

Summary:

Australia
Fifty Cent, 1969
Mint: Royal Australian Mint, Canberra

14,105,000 fifty cent coins were struck at Canberra in 1969

Description:

A twelve-sided cupru-nickel coin (31.5 mm diameter with plain edge) featuring on the obverse a diademed bust of Elizabeth II right; around, ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1969
The reverse is based on the arms of the Commonwealth of Australia, as authorised by Royal Warrant 19 September 1912 - composed of a shield divided into six parts, each containing a representation of the badge of a State. The shield is supported by a kangaroo and an emu standing. The shield sits on the denomination numerals, 50; above the shield is the Federation star. The entire design is set above a field of stylized wattle leaves. The artist's initials SD are in the field below the numerals.

Acquisition Information:

Transfer from Royal Australian Mint, 1976

Discipline:NumismaticsDimensions:31.5 mm (Width)