1982 Commonwealth Games 50 Cents Coins
May 23, 2026 | Featured
The Commonwealth Games in 1982 were from September 30 to October 9, 1982 in Brisbane. Australia finished first with 39 gold, 39 silver and 29 bronze medals for a total of 107, followed by England and Canada.
Often called the Friendly Games, the event featured several moments that are still etched in Australian sporting history.
The reverse of the 50 cents coin produced to commemorate this event features the logo of the Games, a map of Australia and a few sports played during the games. This coins was also prdocued for proof sets.
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