The Commonwealth Games is a sporting event held every four years. Australia is one of six Commonwealth countries that have competed in every game since its inception in 1930. In 2006 the Commonwealth Games were held in Melbourne (Victoria) between 15th March and 26th March. This commemorative fifty cent coin is one of a series of sixteen coins representing the various games competed in at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games in 2006. The set was issued by the Royal Australian Mint to honour the spirit of the Commonwealth Games.