5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait, Australia

5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait, Australia, 1966-1984 obverse image5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait, Australia, 1966-1984 reverse image
5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Australia flagAustralia
  • Years of Minting:
    1966-1984
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Australian Mint, Canberra, Australia (1965-date), Royal Canadian Mint of Winnipeg, Canada (1976-date), Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975), Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait Reference Price

Reference Price

$3.92-$16.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Short-beaked Echidnas or Spiny Ant Eaters (Tachyglossus aculeatus) and denomination in cents; designer mark below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Stuart Devlin

Obverse

Description:

2nd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Arnold Machin

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1974

Reverse:

5 SD

5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Size

5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait sizes
  • Weight:2.83 g
  • Diameter:19.41 mm
  • Thickness:1.3 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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