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Coin - 50 Cents, Australia, 1969
Reg. No: NU 16371
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- 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: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 31.5 mm (Width) |
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| Tagged with: | federation star |
| Themes this item is part of: | Dr Stuart Devlin, Coin Designer & Jeweller (1931-?), Numismatics & Philately Collection, HRH Queen Elizabeth II (1926- ), Royal Australian Mint, Deakin, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Australia |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| Series: | Decimal |
| DateEra: | 1969 AD |
| Denomination: | 50 Cents |
| Obverse Description: | Diademed bust of Elizabeth II right; around, ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1969 |
| Reverse Description: | Arms of the Commonwealth of Australia, based on those 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. 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.. |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Inscriptions: | Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1969 Reverse: 50 SD |
| Shape: | Dodecagonal |
| Material: | Cupro-Nickel |
| Issued By: | HM Queen Elizabeth II, Australia, 1969 |
| Mint: | Royal Australian Mint |
| Artist: | Arnold Machin |
| Artist: | Dr Stuart Devlin |
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