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5 Cents Elizabeth II Australia UNC

Original price was: ₹30.00.Current price is: ₹20.00.

Issued under Queen Elizabeth II, this Australian 5 Cents coin represents early decimal coinage.
The obverse features the second portrait of the Queen wearing the tiara.
The reverse displays the distinctive echidna, a native Australian species.
A popular collectible combining wildlife design with modern Commonwealth coinage.

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Description

Struck in 1974, this copper-nickel 5 Cents coin is part of Australia’s decimal currency series introduced in 1966. Weighing approximately 2.83 grams and minted with milled precision, it reflects modern coinage standards of the Commonwealth era.

The obverse features the second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, designed by Arnold Machin, with surrounding legend “ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1974.”

The reverse depicts a short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), an iconic native animal, along with the denomination “5.” The design highlights Australia’s unique wildlife heritage.

This coin is a staple for collectors of world and Commonwealth coinage, valued for its clean design, recognizable wildlife motif, and representation of Australia’s early decimal currency system.