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Description
The year 1994 was proclaimed the International Year of the Family by the United Nations General Assembly.
Two variants of this coin exist. Wide and narrow date versions are known. The Mint Sets & PNC appear to contain a wide date variety. The wide date is the rarer of the two versions consisting of approximately 6% of coins minted.
Obverse
|
The third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem and drop earrings. ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1994 |
|---|---|
Reverse
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A depiction of a family as would be drawn by a child. To the right is the United Nations symbol for the International Year of the Family. AUSTRALIA |
| Edge |
50 Cents
3rd portrait
KM# 257 Schön# 244
Characteristics
| Type | Commemorative Issue (Circulating) |
| Material | Cupronickel |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape |
polygon
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| Sides | 12 |
| Alignment | Medal |
| Mint |
Royal Australian Mint (RAM)
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