Summary

50 cent coin from Proof coin set Australia 2024 His Majesty King Charles III 6-Coin Proof Set, made by the Royal Australian Mint.

The new monarch, King Charles' coronation was on 6 May 2023. The Royal Australian Mint released 3.5 million $1 coins with the new monarch effigy on 7 Dec 2023.
The obverse of the coin features a new portrait of the King designed by UK Royal Mint illustrator and coin designer Daniel Thorne and the effigy is the official Commonwealth Effigy with Royal Approval.
Part of a set of all 6 denominations currently in use dated 2024 with the coins minted to proof quality.

Physical Description

A dodecagonal (12-sided) silver coin.

Obverse Description

Head of Charles III, facing left. Around, CHARLES III . AUSTRALIA 2024. Artist's initials DT below neck.

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

Milled

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