Australia 50 Cents - Elizabeth II, 1966
2nd Portrait - Pattern
Information
Country
Australia
Australia
Currency
Dollar
(1966 – 9999)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
50 Cents
Year
1966
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
13.28
Diameter (mm)
31.51
Thickness (mm)
2.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
50 Cents from Australia. Issued in 1966. Struck in Silver (.800). Measures 31.51 mm and weighs 13.28 g.
- Obverse
- 2nd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara
- Reverse
- Australia coat of arms (the escutcheon is carried by a red kangaroo (Macropus rufus) and an Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae)) and the numeral "50". Designer's mark "SD" below.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 2 | € 8,50 | Pattern (2 known to exist) |
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