4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2001
IRB
Reverse description
Coat of Arms of Tasmania: - A central shield representing Tasmanian industry: apples, a sheaf of wheat, a branch of hops, plus a ram. It is supported by two Tasmanian tigers, now extinct. Above the shield are a red lion with a front paw resting on a spade and pick axe. Representing one of nine states and territories that make up Australia.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
CENTENARY OF FEDERATION
1901 2001
UBERTAS·ET·FIDELITAS
TASMANIA
FIFTY CENTS (Translation: CENTENARY OF FEDERATION 1901 2001 BOUNTY RAMIFICATIONS AND LOYALTY AUSTRALIA FIFTY CENTS)