5 Cents - Elizabeth II - 40th Anniversary of Decimal Currency - 2nd Portrait (2006)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 64a |
| Weight (g) | 3.24 |
| Diameter (mm) | 19.41 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 8.62 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.04 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Arnold Machin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
2006
Description:
Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
2006
Description:
Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.
Reverse
Engraved by Stuart Devlin
Lettering:
5
SD
Description:
The reverse depicts an echidna (a spiny ant-eater) seen from below as it rolls into a protective ball. The denomination numeral 5 [cents] is above the lower half of the animal, below the numeral in tiny letters initials of designer (SD).
5
SD
Description:
The reverse depicts an echidna (a spiny ant-eater) seen from below as it rolls into a protective ball. The denomination numeral 5 [cents] is above the lower half of the animal, below the numeral in tiny letters initials of designer (SD).
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5,829 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof - 8 Coin Fine Silver Year Set | Unknown |