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5 Cents In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Memorial Obverse
2023 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 2.83 g | 19.41 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| 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#364228 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Short beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) & Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
SD
Designer: Stuart Devlin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This Copper-nickel Coin was issued by the RAM on 4th May 2023 as part of a 2023 Six-Coin Uncirculated Set – Creatures of the Deep Lunch Kit. Each coin in the set has the special Queen Elizabeth II Memorial obverse.A snapshot of Australia’s vibrant underwater world is showcased on the Royal Australian Mint’s latest complete set of six uncirculated coins featuring the 2023 suite theme Creatures of the Deep, developed with CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency. Comprising a 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2 coin, the set is creatively presented in a recyclable cardboard coin box within a themed, thermal lunch bag with silicone snack pouch. Take a journey below the surface this lunchtime!
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a special "Memorial Obverse" design, which is a departure from the standard portrait of Queen Elizabeth II that is typically used on Australian coins. The Memorial Obverse design was created to commemorate the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II, and it features a more mature and regal image of the Queen, with a crown and a wreath of flowers. This design was only used on a limited number of coins in 2023, making it a unique and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
