Overview

Issued by the Royal Australian Mint in 2005, this 12-sided 50 Cents coin marks the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. Designed by Vladimir Gottwald, it pays tribute to the service and sacrifice of Australian military personnel during the conflict from 1939 to 1945.

Key Features & Details:

• Country: Australia (Commonwealth of Australia)
• Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
• Denomination: 50 Cents (Fifty Cents)
• Year: 2005
• Shape: 12-sided (Dodecagonal)
• Material: Cupronickel
• Condition: Circulated / Pre-owned – A genuinely circulated coin that has seen use. The Australian soldier outline, the background figures, the military crosses and all inscriptions remain clear and fully legible, with natural surface wear, handling marks and toning consistent with circulation.
• Obverse (Front): Fourth effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, surrounded by “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and “2005”.
• Reverse (Back): Depiction of an Australian soldier in uniform standing near military war graves and crosses, with additional figures in the background, titled “WORLD WAR 1939-1945 REMEMBRANCE” and “FIFTY CENTS”.

Collector Value:

An essential military remembrance coin in Australia’s 50-cent commemorative series, highly popular among military history and decimal coin enthusiasts.