1975 Australian 5 Cent Coin – History, Value, and Collectors Guide

Описание: Obverse:
Features the young, crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right — the "Second Portrait" by Arnold Machin. The inscription reads: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1975.

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Reverse:
Displays an echidna (a spiny anteater) curled into a ball, seen from below. Above it is the denomination numeral "5", and below (in tiny letters) are the initials SD (for the designer Stuart Devlin).

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Specifications:

Composition: 75% copper, 25% nickel

Mass: 2.83 g

Diameter: 19.41 mm

Edge: Milled (reeded)

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Mintage (1975):

Circulating: Approximately 44.3 million coins produced at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra.

Uncirculated Mint Set (Red Wallet): Around 30,121 coins.

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Summary Table
Feature Details
Title Australian 5-Cent Coin (1975)
Obverse Queen Elizabeth II (young bust by Arnold Machin), "ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1975"
Reverse Echidna design by Stuart Devlin, numeral “5”, initials “SD”
Composition 75% copper, 25% nickel
Mass 2.83 g
Diameter 19.41 mm
Edge Milled / Reeded
Mintage ~44.3M circulation; ~30,121 uncirculated (Red Wallet Mint Set)

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1975 Australian 5 Cent Coin – History, Value, and Collectors Guide

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Discover the fascinating details of the 1975 Australian 5 cent coin, featuring the young portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, designed by Arnold Machin, and the iconic echidna design by Stuart Devlin on the reverse. Minted in copper-nickel, this coin weighs 2.83 grams and has a diameter of 19.41 mm with a reeded edge. With a mintage of over 44 million for circulation and additional uncirculated coins in mint sets, the 1975 5 cent coin is a staple in Australian numismatics. In this video, we explore its history, design features, mintage figures, and potential collector value, along with tips for identifying high-grade and rare examples that could be worth more than face value. Perfect for both beginners and experienced coin collectors.Here are images of the 1975 Australian 5-cent coin, showcasing both the obverse (with Queen Elizabeth II) and the reverse (with the echidna design).