50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - End of WW2 - Gold Proof)
Australia • 50 Cents • Gold (.9999) • 2005
- Denomination
- 50 Cents
- Issuer
- Australia
- Struck
- 2005
- Composition
- Gold (.9999)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 33.63 g
- Diameter
- 31.65 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 746b
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Where it came from
The 2005 50-cent gold proof coin was issued by the Royal Australian Mint to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. This commemorative issue serves as a tribute to the service and sacrifice of Australians during the conflict, featuring a design that emphasizes remembrance and national reflection. It was minted to a high-quality proof standard, intended primarily for the numismatic collector market rather than general circulation.
The reverse of the coin was designed by Wojciech Pietranik, a celebrated sculptor known for his work on several Australian commemorative coins and medals. The design incorporates symbols of peace and remembrance, balanced with the regal presence of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, as depicted in the fourth portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley. The piece was well-received by collectors for its fine craftsmanship and its significance as a historical marker for the conclusion of the war.
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