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5 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait)

Australian copper-nickel 5-cent coin with Elizabeth II’s second portrait, issued from 1966 to 1984. Mint and claw varieties accompany circulation and collector-set issues.

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Issuer: Australia
Period: Dollar (1966-date)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1966-1984
Value: 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait)
Currency: Australia: Dollar
Material: Miedzionikiel
Size: 19.41 mm
Shape: round
Variants: 62

Key details

Issuer: Australia
Period: Dollar (1966-date)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1966-1984
Value: 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait)
Currency: Australia: Dollar

Catalog description

This Australian copper-nickel 5-cent coin bears Elizabeth II’s second portrait and was issued from 1966 to 1984. It belongs to the first generation of decimal coins and was designed for everyday circulation. Production at Canberra, London and other mints illustrates the organisational reach of the reform. Mint and claw varieties are important to collectors.

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5 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait)

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