50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Battle of the Coral Sea)
Australia • 50 Cents • Silver (.999) • 2014–2015
- Denomination
- 50 Cents
- Issuer
- Australia
- Struck
- 2014–2015
- Composition
- Silver (.999)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 15.55 g
- Diameter
- 32.6 mm
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Where it came from
The 2014 Battle of the Coral Sea 50-cent coin was minted by the Royal Australian Mint to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the pivotal World War II naval engagement. This battle, fought in May 1942, was a crucial turning point that halted the Japanese advancement toward Australia, making it a significant event in the nation's military history and collective memory.
The coin features a design by Wojciech Pietranik, a renowned sculptor who has contributed to numerous Australian numismatic releases. His design captures the tactical essence of the maritime conflict, utilizing the unique dodecagonal shape of the Australian 50-cent piece to balance historical gravitas with the standard portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley on the obverse. The release was intended for both circulation and as a collectible memento, widely appreciated by those with an interest in Australian military heritage.
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