50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - 1914 Answering the Call

€1.00
IssuerAustralia
Year2014
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value50 Cents
CurrencyDollar (1966-date)
CompositionSilver (.999) (Pad Printed)
Weight15.591 g
Dimensions32.6 mm
Thickness3.1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Coloured
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#2886
Obverse description4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA IRB 1/2 oz 999 SILVER 2014 50 CENTS
Reverse descriptionThree Australian men at the recruiting office signing up to enlist in the First World War. A coloured representation of an Australian soldier in uniform is helping them to fill out the enlistment paperwork. The design includes an engraving of an original attestation paper used to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force. The inscription ‘1914 – Answering the Call’, a red poppy motif, and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1914 - ANSWERING THE CALL AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE ENLIST For King and Country P
EdgeReeded
MintP
Perth Mint, Australia(1899-date)
Mintage2014 P - Proof in 3 Coin Set - 1 633
Catalog ID5660789930
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