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The 2008 Australia II 50c coin was released by the Royal Australian Mint as a collector coin not intended for general circulation. This is known as NCLT or non-circulating legal tender.
It commemorates 25 years since Australia II's America's Cup victory in 1983. This victory was attributed to the famous Lexcen-designed winged keel and ended the USA's 132 year winning streak in this sporting event.
Obverse
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Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2008 |
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Reverse
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Depicts the vessel Australia II riding the waves with the special keel showing below the waters' surface. 25TH ANNIVERSARY AUSTRALIA II VICTORY |
Edge |
50 Cents
4th portrait
25th Anniversary Australia's Win of the America's Cup
KM# 1062
25th Anniversary Australia's Win of the America's Cup
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Cupronickel |
Weight | 15.55 g |
Diameter | 31.5 mm |
Thickness | 3 mm |
Shape | polygon |
Sides | 12 |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Royal Australian Mint (RAM)
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