4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara
Obverse script
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Obverse lettering
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
IRB
Reverse description
Coat of Arms of the Australian Capital Territory: - A Black Swan & a Mute Swan, supporting a Shield which features a Triple Towered Castle with Portcullis set above a White Rose, set below a Sword & Sceptre surmounted by an Imperial Crown. Motto in scroll below. Representing one of nine states and territories that make up Australia.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
CENTENARY OF FEDERATION
1901 2001
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL
TERRITORY
FIFTY CENTS