5 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - 1939 ½penny)
Australia • 5 Cents • Silver (.999) • 1999
- Denomination
- 5 Cents
- Issuer
- Australia
- Struck
- 1999
- Composition
- Silver (.999)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 5.53 g
- Diameter
- 25 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 481
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Where it came from
The 1999 Masterpieces in Silver collection was issued by the Royal Australian Mint to commemorate the historical evolution of Australian coinage. This specific piece pays homage to the 1939 halfpenny, a significant coin from the pre-decimal era. The collection was designed to appeal to numismatists by pairing iconic historical designs with modern minting techniques, often struck in fine silver to elevate the status of the original circulating currency.
The design of this series reflects the work of Ian Rank-Broadley, whose fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was introduced on Australian currency in 1999. His interpretation aimed for a realistic and dignified depiction of the monarch, moving away from the more idealized versions of the past. As part of a limited proof-quality set, this coin was highly regarded upon release for its meticulous finish and its role in bridging the gap between Australia's colonial numismatic heritage and contemporary commemorative minting.
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