Australia 50 Cents 1966 (Round Type)

Queen Elizabeth Ii, Arnold Machin Obverse Portrait. The Reverse Displays The Australian Coat Of Arms With Kangaroo And Emu Flanking The Shield, With The Denomination '50' Below And The Commonwealth Star Above.

Overview

The 1966 Round 50 Cent Was Australia'S First 50 Cent Coin And The Only Year This Denomination Was Struck In The Round Format With 80% Silver Content. It Was Replaced By The Dodecagonal (12-Sided) Cupro-Nickel Design From 1969 Onward, Making This A Single-Year Type Coin With Inherent Silver Bullion Value.

Condition Notes

* Light Contact Marks Visible Across The Obverse Fields
* Minor Surface Haze And Toning Present On Both Sides
* Light Rim Wear Consistent With Brief Circulation
* Obverse Portrait Retains Strong Detail Through The Hair And Tiara
* Reverse Coat Of Arms Detail Remains Well Defined With Clear Shield Quarters
* Some Light Marks Around The Emu And Kangaroo On The Reverse

Specifications

* Country: Australia
* Denomination: 50 Cents
* Year: 1966
* Monarch: Queen Elizabeth Ii
* Mint: Royal Australian Mint
* Mint Mark: No Mint Mark
* Composition: 80% Silver, 20% Copper
* Edge: Milled
* Grade (Our Assessment): Ef-40 (Extremely Fine)
* Slabbed: No (Raw Coin)991825+260991825+260

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