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Australia's first 12-sided 50 Cents coin, replacing the 80 % silver round 50 Cents of 1966. No 50 Cents coins were issued in 1967 and 1968.
Obverse
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Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1984 |
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Reverse
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Australia coat of arms (the escutcheon is carried by a Red Kangaroo and an Emu) and the numeral 50. 50 |
Edge |
50 Cents
2nd portrait, Polygon
KM# 68
Characteristics
Material | Cupronickel |
Weight | 15.55 g |
Diameter | 31.5 mm |
Thickness | 3 mm |
Shape |
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Sides | 12 |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Royal Australian Mint (RAM)
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