Australia 2016 50c Round Gold-Plated Uncirculated Open Day Coin

Issued for the Royal Australian Mint Open Day on 13 February 2016, this round 50-cent coin celebrates the 50th anniversary of Australian decimal currency. Gold plating brings a warm lustre to Stuart Devlin’s Australian coat of arms, with the kangaroo and emu framing the shield. The obverse bears Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait and the 2016 date.

For collectors of Australian 50-cent coins and Mint event releases, this issue pairs a distinctive round format with a milestone in Australia’s currency history. Presented in its colourful Open Day card, it offers a considered addition to a decimal coin collection. Explore it at FORTYMILLION.

Specifications

• Country: Australia
• Year: 2016
• Denomination: 50 cents
• Metal: Gold-plated copper-nickel, not solid gold
• Mass: 15.37 g
• Diameter: 31.51 mm
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Mintage: 21,966
• Reverse designer: Stuart Devlin
• Mint: Royal Australian Mint
• Presentation: Open Day card dated 13 February 2016