2022 Gold Plated 50c Coin - Commonwealth Games

2022 50c Gold-Plated Uncirculated Coin – Australian Commonwealth Games Team

Celebrate the dedication, passion, and triumph of Australian athletes with this official 2022 50c gold-plated uncirculated coin from the Royal Australian Mint. Issued to support the Australian Commonwealth Games Team at the Birmingham XXII Commonwealth Games, this striking release pays homage to the nation's proud sporting heritage.

Struck on a dodecagonal coin blank with full selective gold plating, this issue was capped at a strictly limited mintage of just 20,000 coins worldwide, making it a highly desirable piece for both sporting enthusiasts and decimal collectors.

Design Details & Key Features

• Year of Issue: 2022
• Theme: Australian Commonwealth Games Team (Birmingham XXII)
• Reverse Design: Features elements celebrating Australia's Commonwealth Games athletes set against selective gold plating.
• Obverse Design: Features the 6th definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.
• Composition: Gold-Plated Cupro-Nickel (CuNi)
• Mass: 15.55 grams
• Diameter: 31.51 mm (Dodecagonal)
• Finish: Uncirculated (Gold-Plated)
• Mintage: Strictly limited to 20,000 coins worldwide
• Legal Tender: Official Australian 50c coin.
• Catalogue Reference: Numista N#329683

Condition and Presentation Note

The coin is presented in its official Royal Australian Mint presentation card.

• Uncirculated Quality: The coin is in uncirculated condition, exhibiting sharp design detail and original strike quality. Minor microscopic planchet marks or light factory handling lines consistent with a commercial mint strike may be present.
• Toning: As is characteristic of plated cupro-nickel coins, some natural toning or minor spotting may be present due to original packaging materials and age.
• Packaging & Capsule Note: Supplied in its official presentation card and protective capsule. Please note that light surface scuffing or minor wear to the protective capsule or presentation card may be present consistent with handling and storage.
• Shelf Wear: The presentation card may show minor signs of wear or corner softening consistent with storage.