Australia 50 Cents 1999 Queen Elizabeth II

Add to your collection this impressive Australian 50 cent coin from 1999, featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The obverse displays the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, along with the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II" and "AUSTRALIA," and the year of issue "1999." The reverse proudly showcases the Australian Coat of Arms, which includes a shield divided into the symbols of the six Australian states, supported by a kangaroo and an emu, the national animals. Above the shield is the seven-pointed Commonwealth Star, and below it, the denomination "50." This coin, made from a copper-nickel alloy (75% copper, 25% nickel) and featuring a distinctive dodecagonal (12-sided) shape, is an interesting collectible item representing Australian heritage and a great addition to any world coin collection.