2001 Australia 50c WA Coat of Arms

The 2001 Australia 50c Commemorative issue with Western Australia ‘coat of arms’ celebrates 100th Anniversary of Australia’s Federation, featuring the 4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2001
IRB

Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley 

On the reverse, the Coat of arms of Western Australia: – Two Red Kangaroos, each holding a boomerang, supporting a shield which features the black swan on a rippled base. Above the Black Swan is St. Edward’s Crown between two sprigs of kangaroo paw proper. Representing one of nine states and territories that make up Australia

Lettering:
CENTENARY OF FEDERATION
1901 2001
FIFTY CENTS