50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - 25th Anniversary of America's Cup Victory
© Mike Bentley
Features
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 AUD = 0.34 USD |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 31.65 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| References |
KM#
1062 Standard Catalog of World Coins
by George S. Cuhaj (Krause Publications) |
Commemorative issue
25th Anniversary America's Cup Victory
Obverse
4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2008
IRB
Reverse
The racing yacht Australia II riding the waves with the special keel showing below the waters' surface.
Lettering:
25TH ANNIVERSARY AUSTRALIA II VICTORY
50
CG
Engraver: Caitlin Goodall
Edge
12 Sided Smooth
© Mike Bentley
Comments
The Royal Australian Mint released this NCLT 50 cent coin in 2008 to commemorate 25 years since Australia II's America's Cup victory in 1983. the coin was released in an unusual folding coincard which could be folded to resemble the famous Winged Keel.
This victory was attributed to the famous Lexcen-designed winged keel and ended the USA's 132 year winning streak in this sporting event.
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| Year | Mintage | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 32,916 | UNC in Folding Coincard | |||||||||
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