5 Cents - Elizabeth II (1985 - 1998)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 80 |
| Weight (g) | 2.8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 19.25 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.04 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Obverse
Engraved by Raphael David Maklouf
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1988
RDM
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1988
RDM
Reverse
Engraved by Stuart Devlin
Lettering:
5
SD
Description:
An impression of an echidna.
5
SD
Description:
An impression of an echidna.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 170,000 | In sets only | Common |
| 1985 | 75,000 | Proof | Common |
| 1986 | 180,000 | In sets only | Common |
| 1986 | 67,000 | Proof | Common |
| 1987 | 73,500,000 | Very Common | |
| 1987 | 70,000 | Proof | Common |
| 1988 | 106,100,000 | Very Common | |
| 1988 | 106,000 | Proof | Common |
| 1989 | 75,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1989 | 67,000 | Proof | Common |
| 1990 | 33,200,000 | Very Common | |
| 1990 | 53,000 | Proof | Common |
| 1991 | 18,400,000 | Very Common | |
| 1991 | 148,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 1991 | 41,000 | Proof | Common |
| 1992 | 36,200,000 | Very Common | |
| 1992 | 56,000 | Proof | Common |
| 1993 | 93,840,000 | Very Common | |
| 1993 | 46,000 | Proof | Common |
| 1994 | 146,669,000 | Very Common | |
| 1994 | 39,000 | Proof | Common |
| 1995 | 84,947,000 | Very Common | |
| 1995 | 48,000 | Proof | Common |
| 1996 | 79,210,000 | Very Common | |
| 1996 | 41,000 | Proof | Common |
| 1997 | 100,680,000 | Very Common | |
| 1997 | 32,000 | Proof | Common |
| 1998 | 88,532,000 | Very Common | |
| 1998 | 32,000 | Proof | Common |