Australian five-cent coin
Production:
| Value | Mass | Diameter | Edge | Composition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.05 AUD | 2.83 g | 19.41 mm | Milled | 76% copper 25% nickel |
| Obverse | Design | Designer | Design date | |
|
Elizabeth II | Arnold Machin | 1966-1984 | |
|
Elizabeth II | Raphael Maklouf | 1985-1998 | |
|
Elizabeth II | Ian Rank-Broadley | 1999-2015
2017-2019 | |
|
Elizabeth II and Reproduction of 1953-1964 One Penny | Ian Rank-Broadley | 2016 | |
|
Elizabeth II | Jody Clark | 2019-2023 | |
|
Elizabeth II
Special Memorial |
Jody Clark | 2023 | |
|
Charles III | Dan Thorne | 2024-Present | |
| Reverse | Design | Designer | Design date | |
|
Short beaked Echidna | Stuart Devlin | 1966-Present | |
| Mintage year | 1966 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mintage (Mil) | 30.0 | 45.4 | 62.1 | 67.3 | 38.2 | 46.1 | 39.5 | 8.3 | 48.8 | 64.2 | 44.3 | 113.2 | 108.8 | 25.2 |
| Mint | RML | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM |
| Mintage year | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1981 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mintage (Mil) | 44.5 | 115 | 62.0 | 50.0 | 50.3 | 139.5 | 131.6 | 43.5 | 73.5 | 103.4 | 95.8 | 33.3 | 29.9 | 52.6 |
| Mint | RAM | RAM | RAM | RCM | RMLL | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM |
| Mintage year | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mintage (Mil) | 93.8 | 156.7 | 85.0 | 79.2 | 100.7 | 88.5 | 179.5 | 97.4 | 174.6 | 148.8 | 115.1 | 145.3 | 194.3 | 306.5 |
| Mint | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RCM | RMLL | RAM | RAM |
| Mintage year | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mintage (Mil) | 59.0 | 200.2 | 83.9 | 55.1 | 44.8 | 68.9 | 78.7 | 76.0 | 21.2 | 34.4 | 4.8 | 18.6 | 25.1 | 46.21 |
| Mint | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM |
| Mintage year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mintage (Mil) | 2.02 | 49.9 | 36.7 | 49.0 | ||
| Mint | RAM | RAM | RAM | RAM |
| RAM = Royal Australian Mint, RMM = Royal Melbourne Mint, RPM = Royal Perth Mint, PM = Perth Mint, RMLL = Royal Mint Llantrisant |
Mint Marks:
Mint marks on the Australian 1966 two-cent coin provide a fascinating insight into its production history. These marks, discernible by examining the front feet of the frill-necked lizard depicted on the coin, indicate the mint of manufacture. Specifically, a blunted rightmost claw on the front right foot signifies a Perth minting, while a blunted second claw from the right on the left foot indicates a Melbourne minting. The absence of blunted claws suggests a Canberra minting. This unique identification system underscores the intricate details of coin minting and adds a layer of intrigue for collectors and historians alike.
There are no observable mint marks on the 1981 coin, both the Perth and Llantrisant mints distribute their coins in mint bags and the Canberran mint distriblted their coins in rolls.
| RAM (Canberra) | RMM (Melbourne) | RPM (Perth) |
|---|---|---|
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| Canberra Mint: All the claws are sharp. | Melbourne Mint: Blunted second claw on the left foot . | Perth Mint: Blunted rightmost claw. |
Source: https://www.australian-coins.com/australian-decimal-changeover/australian-1966-2c-mint-marks/
