5 Cents - Elizabeth II - Wooden Echidna, 6th Portrait (2021 - 2023)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4027 |
| Weight (g) | 2.83 |
| Diameter (mm) | 19.41 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel` |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.04 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2021
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2021
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings.
Reverse
Engraved by Bronwyn King
Lettering:
5
Description:
The reverse is a re-design of Stuart Devlin's definitive 5-cent piece showing an echidna (a spiny ant-eater) seen from below as it rolls into a ball. It is implemented as a wood-and-rope posable children's toy. Superimposed below the echidna, the denomination numeral 5.
5
Description:
The reverse is a re-design of Stuart Devlin's definitive 5-cent piece showing an echidna (a spiny ant-eater) seen from below as it rolls into a ball. It is implemented as a wood-and-rope posable children's toy. Superimposed below the echidna, the denomination numeral 5.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,182 | Royal Australian Mint, BU Baby Toys Set | Unknown |
| 2021 | 8,382 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof Baby Toys Set | Unknown |
| 2023 | 29,231 | Royal Australian Mint, BU Baby Toys Set | Unknown |
| 2023 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof Baby Toys Set | Unknown |