Australia 50 Cents - Elizabeth II, 2001

4th Portrait - Federation - Tasmania

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Australia Australia
Currency Dollar (1966 – 9999)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 50 Cents - Elizabeth II
Year 2001
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 15.55
Diameter (mm) 31.51
Thickness (mm) 3

Description

50 Cents - Elizabeth II from Australia. Issued in 2001. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 31.51 mm and weighs 15.55 g.

Obverse
4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.
Reverse
Coat of Arms of Tasmania: - A central shield representing Tasmanian industry: apples, a sheaf of wheat, a branch of hops, plus a ram. It is supported by two Tasmanian tigers, now extinct. Above the shield are a red lion with a front paw resting on a spade and pick axe. Representing one of nine states and territories that make up Australia. (CENTENARY OF FEDERATION
1901 2001
BOUNTY RAMIFICATIONS AND LOYALTY
AUSTRALIA
FIFTY CENTS)
Edge
12 Sided Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
2001  11.6K BU 2 Coin Pack 0.4%
2001  21K BU 20 Coin Federation Collection 1.9%
2001  4.1K BU 3 Coin Set 1.1%
2001  2.2M € 0,36 € 1,10 € 2,20 € 2,70 € 3,30 Circulation 97%
2001  10.2K Proof 2 Coin Pack 2%
2001  13K Proof 20 Coin Cased Set 1.4%
2001  2.8K Proof 3 Coin Cased Set 0.5%

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