5 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Echidna; Gold Proof
| Gold (.999) | 6.12 g | 19.41 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2001-2019 |
| Value | 5 Cents 0.05 AUD = USD 0.034 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 6.12 g |
| Diameter | 19.41 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#272948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Short beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
SD
Designer: Stuart Devlin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued by the RAM as part of Proof 999 Gold Off Metal Sets in various years between 2001 and 2019.
2001 part of Centenary of Federation six coin gold proof set.
2005 part of 60 years since WWII six coin proof set.
2006 part of 40 years since Decimal currency eight coin proof set.
2007 part of Australian Surf Life Saving six coin proof set.
2014 part of standard circulating coin six coin proof set.
2015 part of standard circulating coin six coin proof set.
2016 part of 50 years since Decimal currency eight coin proof set.
2017 part of standard circulating coin six coin proof set.
2018 part of 100 years Armistice six coin proof set.
2019 part of standard circulating coin six coin proof set.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Echidna; Gold Proof) 2001-2019 from Australia is that it features a unique design of the Echidna, a small, burrowing mammal native to Australia, on its reverse side. This design was created by the Royal Australian Mint's chief engraver, Vladimir Gottwald, and it is the first time an echidna has been featured on an Australian coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 193 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 | 629 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2007 | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | 47 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | 47 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Echidna; Gold Proof) 2001-2019 coin.
