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 2001
IRB
Reverse description
Coat of Arms of New South Wales: - A Lion & Kangaroo, supporting a shield which features the State Badge centrally with two Fleece and two Wheat Sheafe, the Rising Sun above the Shield. 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
NEW SOUTH WALES
FIFTY CENTS