50 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Kookaburra - Silver Bullion Coin
© Richard Thomas
Features
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 50 Dollars 50.00 AUD = 36 USD |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 311.35 g |
| Diameter | 75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Commemorative issue
Australian Kookaburra - Silver Bullion
Obverse
3rd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the King George IV State Diadem
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
50 DOLLARS
RDM
Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf
Raphael David Maklouf is a sculptor, best known for designing the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II used on the coins of many Commonwealth nations.
Maklouf was born in Jerusalem emigrating with his family to the United Kingdom after the Second World War. He attended the Camberwell School of Art until 1958, afterward becoming an academic lecturer for ten years. He was made an Associate of the Royal Society of British Sculptors in 1979.
Raphael Maklouf was born to a Jewish family. His father is Samuel Maklouf, born in Safed, Raphael Makouf's mother is Leonie Maklouf.
Reverse
Kookaburra on tree stump with leaves to the top left. Mint mark "P"to bottom right of stump.
Lettering:
THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 10 OZ.999 SILVER
· 1991 ·
P
Edge
Interrupted milling with serial number.
Mint
| P | Perth Mint, Australia |
Comments
Later year coins in the 10 oz series were denominated at $10. Most have different reverse designs.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 P | 2,500 | Proof | ||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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