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© brismike (CC BY-NC)
5 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 2.83 g | 19.41 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1985-1998 |
| Value | 5 Cents 0.05 AUD = USD 0.034 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 19.41 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1567 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Echidna (Spiny Anteater)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
SD
Designer: Stuart Devlin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This is the second version of the standard Australian 5 Cent Echidna coin displaying the Raphael David Makleouf 3rd portrait of the Queen. Although initially minted in 1985 in the Year Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated Sets it was not released into circulation until the 1987 issue.
1987 Echidna
