1989 Half Ounce Platinum $50 Two Koalas

 

Obverse:Queen Elizabeth II - Design by Raphael Maklouf.
Legend: ELIZABETH. II. AUSTRALIA 50 DOLLARS
Reverse:Two Koalas - Design by ???.
Legend: THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 1/2OZ. .9995 PLATINUM - 1989
Edge:Reeded - continuous mill.
Weight:15.605 grams.
Size:25.10 mm (diameter) 2.30 mm (thickness).
Composition:.9995 Fine Platinum.
Platuinum Content:0.50 oz.
Mintage:Perth: Limit - 8,000; Actual - 2,992.
Mintmarks:None.

Valuation :
1989 Half Ounce Platinum $50 - Two Koalas

Proof
2002625

Notes:

The 1989 proof platinum half ounce Koala coin was housed, encapsulated, in a jarrah presentation case and accompanied by a special, individually numbered silver medallion.
A further 2,472 1989 half ounce Two Koalas $50 platinum coins were included in 5 coin proof sets released by the Perth mint.

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