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2019 50th Anniversary Of The Dodecagon 50c Coin Unc Set
The 50th anniversary of the Royal Australian Mint's introduction of the copper-nickel dodecagon fifty cent coin is celebrated in 2019 with this beautiful 50c Uncirculated Coin Set.
The set marks the golden anniversary with a special release gold plated coin and celebrates the five different effigies of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II that have featured on the coins since 1969.
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2007
When decimal currency was introduced in 1966, the fifty cent coin was the showpiece of the new circulating coins. It alone contained silver, was round in shape, and featured the Commonwealth Coat of Arms. However, silver prices started to rise above the face value of the coins, and in 1968 the Royal Australian Mint ceased production of the coins.
The new coins, released in 1969, were twelve-sided or dodecagonal in shape, and manufactured in copper-nickel alloy. The new coin shape differentiated the fifty cent coins more easily from the round twenty cent coins. In the time since its introduction in 1969, the coins have borne five different effigies of the Queen, and a range of commemorative designs.
Coin Highlights:
- Features special release coins including a gold plated 50c piece to mark the 50th anniversary
- The coins' obverses feature the effigies of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Arnold Machin, Rafael Maklouf, Vladimir Gottwald, Ian Rank-Broadley and Jody Clark
- Limited mintage of 20,000 sets
- Australian legal tender
| Mint | Royal Australian Mint |
|---|---|
| Country Of Issue | Australia |
| Year | 2019 |
| Denomination | 50c |
| Metal Type | Cupro Nickel |
| Weight (g) | 15.55 |
| Purity (%) | 99.9 |
| Diameter (mm) | 31.51 |
| Mintage | 20,000 |
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