50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Federation - Western Australia)
Australia • 50 Cents • Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) • 2001
- Denomination
- 50 Cents
- Issuer
- Australia
- Struck
- 2001
- Composition
- Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 15.55 g
- Diameter
- 31.51 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 563
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Where it came from
The 2001 Western Australia 50-cent coin was minted as part of the Federation series, which commemorated the centenary of the federation of the Australian colonies into a single nation. The Royal Australian Mint released this commemorative set to celebrate each of the states and territories, featuring designs that reflect the unique symbols and identities of these regions. The Western Australia design captures the spirit of the state with its iconic black swan, a symbol synonymous with the region since the early nineteenth century.
The reverse of the coin was designed by Wojciech Pietranik, a renowned sculptor and artist who also created the medals for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. His design approach emphasized clean lines and representational clarity, integrating the black swan motif with the federation star and the Western Australian state outline. Upon its release, the series was well-received by the Australian public, serving as both a functional piece of currency and a collectible marker of the national centenary.
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