5 Cents - 150 Years - Kingdom of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (1977)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Cents |
| Diameter (mm) | 18.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.8 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.04 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
| Token |
Obverse
Lettering:
JOHN CLUNIES ROSS
Description:
Featured on the obverse is a left-facing portrait of John Clunies Ross. Engraved around the upper left and right peripheries are two branches, and around the rim below the portrait is the caption "JOHN CLUNIES ROSS".
JOHN CLUNIES ROSS
Description:
Featured on the obverse is a left-facing portrait of John Clunies Ross. Engraved around the upper left and right peripheries are two branches, and around the rim below the portrait is the caption "JOHN CLUNIES ROSS".
Reverse
Lettering:
KEELING-COCOS ISLANDS
5
CENTS
1977
Description:
Depicted on the reverse is a leaning coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) on an island with the ocean in the background. To the immediate right of the tree is the purported value "5 CENTS" written on two lines. The legend "KEELING • COCOS ISLANDS" is engraved around the rim, the date of issue "1977" is featured at the very bottom of the coin, separated from the other inscription by a bullet point on either side.
KEELING-COCOS ISLANDS
5
CENTS
1977
Description:
Depicted on the reverse is a leaning coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) on an island with the ocean in the background. To the immediate right of the tree is the purported value "5 CENTS" written on two lines. The legend "KEELING • COCOS ISLANDS" is engraved around the rim, the date of issue "1977" is featured at the very bottom of the coin, separated from the other inscription by a bullet point on either side.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Unknown |