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1998 Silver Crown FIFTY CENTS |
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Obverse: | Queen Elizabeth II - Design by Ian Rank-Broadley. Legend: ELIZABETH. II. AUSTRALIA 1998 . FIFTY CENTS . |
Reverse: | 1937 Australian Crown - Design by George Kruger-Gray. Legend: COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA . ONE CROWN . |
| Edge: | Reeded - continuous mill. |
| Weight: | 36.31 grams. |
| Size: | 38.74 mm (diameter). |
| Composition: | .9999 Silver |
| Silver Content: | 1.167 oz. |
| Mintage: | Canberra: 15,000 |
| Mintmarks: | None. |
Valuation :
1998 Silver Crown FIFTY CENTS
| Proof | |
| 2002 | 33 |
Notes:
This coin was not released individually. It struck for inclusion in a special Masterpieces in Silver collector proof set entitled Coins of the 20th Century - Milestones released by the Canberra Mint. The reverse design is struck from a modified die used to produce the 1937 Crown.First struck in 1937, Australia's only commemorative crown (five shilling) piece celebrated the coronation of George VI - an event marked in Australia by street decorations, church services and events ranging from dignified dinners to kindergarten parties.
The coin's significance as a commemorative piece, however, was diminished by its release again the following year. Never popular with the public because of its weight, the crown became much sought after during the 1960's, when the value of silver rose and many were smuggled out of the country and melted down. The coin was designed by George Kruger Gray.
Source: Booklet accompanying the 1998 Masterpieces in Silver - Coins of the 20th Century - Milestones - Set.
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