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5 Cents Magnetic
1979 year| Copper-nickel plated steel | 2.8 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | Kiribati |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1979-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05) |
| Currency | Dollar (1979-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#35834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Tokai Gecko below denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENTS
5
Engraver: Michael Hibbit
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Cents (Magnetic) 1979 coin from Kiribati is interesting because it was one of the first coins to use a copper-nickel plating on a steel substrate, which was a new and innovative technique at the time. This allowed the coin to have a more durable and resistant surface, while also reducing the cost of production compared to using solid copper-nickel. This coin was also the first coin to be issued by Kiribati as an independent country, after it gained independence from British colonial rule in 1979.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents (Magnetic) 1979 coin.
