2002 50 Cent Silver Proof Coin – Golden Jubilee

50TH ANNIVERSARY - THE ACCESSION OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II (1952 - 2002)

The 2002 Silver Proof coin has been produced by the Royal Australian Mint to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary, or the Golden Jubilee, of the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to the Throne following the death of King George VI on 6^th February 1952.  The coin acknowledges the role that Her Majesty has played in the affairs of Australia and elsewhere in the world over the past 50 years.

The design of this coin, created by Peter Soobik of Orange NSW, has been modelled by Mint craftsmen to ensure its inherent beauty is faithfully reproduced on the coin.  This pure Silver coin, with a face value of 50 cents, depicts St Edward’s Crown, Australia’s Federation Star, the denomination, relevant dates, and Royal Ciphers intersected by the words “Elizabeth Accession” and “Fiftieth Anniversary” in a quaternary design.

The coin is encapsulated and rich red velvet has been chosen for the interior and the exterior of the presentation case which has a silver plated crown affixed to the lid.  The coin is accompanied by a descriptive booklet that includes a Certificate of Authenticity and is protected by a beauty box.

Denomination - 50 cent

Composition - Fine Silver (99.9%)

Weight -18.24g

Diameter - 31.51mm

Finish - Proof

Worldwide Mintage Limit - 17,500

Mint - Royal Australian Mint