Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2005L04157:reg:16:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2005L04157
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 16 (pt 3/3)
Character Range: 10753–13595

initials "IRB", surrounded by the inscriptions:
                       (a) "ELIZABETH II"; and
                       (b) "AUSTRALIA 2006".
Reverse design        A design consisting of:
                       (a) in the centre — a circle that includes:
                       (i) a representation of the Commonwealth Crown; and
                       (ii) a line pattern showing the number 80; and
                       (iii) the inscription "E II R";
                        surrounded by flags; and
                       (b) in an outer ring:
                       (i) alternating flags of Australia and the United Kingdom; and
                       (ii) the inscription "50".

Item 9                50 cent coin
Denomination          50 cents
Standard composition  At least 99.9% silver, partially plated with 24ct gold
Standard weight and   18.24g ± 0.40g
allowable variation
Maximum diameter      31.65mm
Maximum thickness     2.80mm
Shape                 Dodecagonal
Edge                  Plain
Obverse design        An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials "IRB", surrounded by the inscriptions:
                       (a) "ELIZABETH II"; and
                       (b) "AUSTRALIA 2006".
Reverse design        A design consisting of:
                       (a) in the centre — a circle that includes:
                       (i) a representation of a globe; and
                       (ii) a series of outline maps of Australia, growing larger from the globe; and
                       (iii) a star;
                        which represent the Queen's link with Australia; and
                       (b) in a gold plated outer ring:
                       (i) a series of representations of Her Majesty's Crown; and
                       (ii) the inscription "50".

Item 10               50 cent coin
Denomination          50 cents
Standard composition  Copper and nickel
Standard weight and   15.55g ± 0.40g
allowable variation
Maximum diameter      31.65mm
Maximum thickness     2.80mm
Shape                 Dodecagonal
Edge                  Plain
Obverse design        An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the initials "IRB", surrounded by the inscriptions:
                       (a) "ELIZABETH II"; and
                       (b) "AUSTRALIA 2006".
Reverse design        A design consisting of:
                       (a) in the centre — a circle that includes:
                       (i) a representation of a globe; and
                       (ii) a series of outline maps of Australia, growing larger from the globe; and
                       (iii) a star;
                        which represent the Queen's link with Australia; and
                       (b) in an outer ring:
                       (i) a series of representations of Her Majesty's Crown; and
                       (ii) the inscription "50".