Platinum Half Ounce (1/2 oz), Coin Type from Australia - detailed information

Platinum Half Ounce (1/2 oz), Coin Type from Australia (issued 1988 - )
Coin TypePlatinum Half Ounce (1/2 oz)

The Australian half ounce platinum piece (abbreviated as 1/2 oz and designated with Pt for "Platinum") is a bullion coin format. Uniquely, in Australia there are two mints authorised to strike legal tender: the Royal Australian Mint (which also makes the country's circulating coinage) and the Perth Mint which only makes collector and bullion coins, as well as other bullion products.

Both mints endeavour to create coins with attractive designs, and to introduce new designs and themes often, in order to raise the numismatic value of the coins over the value of previous metal used.

Obverse
Australia / Platinum Half Ounce (1/2 oz) - obverse photo

Effigy of the ruling monarch, legend, face value.

Obverse Inscription Legend of the ruling monarch, face value
Reverse
Australia / Platinum Half Ounce (1/2 oz) - reverse photo

Various designs as individually described below.

Reverse Inscription 1/2oz 9995 PLATINUM
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Coin Type: Platinum Half Ounce (1/2 oz) - (12) Coins
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Platinum Half Ounce 1988 Australian Koala 60,029 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 50 DOLLARS ·
Platinum Half Ounce 1989 Australian Koala, Bullion 49,245 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 50 DOLLARS ·
Platinum Half Ounce 1989 Australian Koala, Proof 5,492 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 50 DOLLARS ·
Platinum Half Ounce 1990 Australian Koala, Bullion 2,358 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 50 DOLLARS ·
Platinum Half Ounce 1990 Australian Koala, Proof 1,997 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 50 DOLLARS ·
Platinum Half Ounce 1991 Australian Koala, Bullion 5,773 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 50 DOLLARS ·
Platinum Half Ounce 1991 Australian Koala, Proof 669 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 50 DOLLARS ·
Platinum Half Ounce 1992 Australian Koala, Bullion 5,451 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 50 DOLLARS ·
Platinum Half Ounce 1992 Australian Koala, Proof 494 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 50 DOLLARS ·
Platinum Half Ounce 2017 Victory in the Pacific 2,100 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1/2oz 9995 Pt 2017 50 DOLLARS
Platinum Half Ounce 2021 Osprey unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1/2oz 9995 Pt 50 DOLLARS
Platinum Half Ounce 2022 White Bellied Sea Eagle unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1/2oz 9995 Pt 50 DOLLARS
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Platinum Half Ounce (1/2 oz): Details
CountryAustralia
CurrencyAustralian Dollar
Sub-types Platinum Half Ounce (1/2 oz), Australian Koala
From1988
Face Value50 (x Dollar)
CurrentYes
Material0.9995 Platinum
Designer
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size
Mass15.5500 g