What is the rarest Australian 5 cent coin?

Australian 2016 Changeover Five Cents “Alien” Variety This extra design element is due to the clashed dies. This distinctive and well sought after variety has sold for $300 or more and they are very rarely seen. Certainly a valuable five cent coin to keep your eye out for.

What is the most valuable 5c coin?

The Royal Australian Mint’s website reveals that in 1972 just 8.3 million coins were created. For comparison, 48.8 million were printed the following year. Mr Sanders found a 5c coin from 1972 and it sold for a whopping $200 — more than all his other 5c coins combined.

Are there any rare 5 cent coins?

Adelaide man Brad Sanders was confused when he couldn’t find a 5-cent piece from 1972 in his collection of coins. He looked into the mintage from 1972 and discovered only 8.3million 5-cent coins were produced compared to 48.8million the year after, making them extremely rare.

Where can I find a rare 5 cent piece?

A coin collector has revealed a unique 5-cent piece from a rare batch that could generate exceptional value. Adelaide man Brad Sanders was confused when he couldn’t find a 5-cent piece from 1972 in his collection of coins.

How big is a five cent coin in Australia?

Since the first production from London, five cent coins have been produced by the Royal Australian Mint, the Royal Mint, Llantrisant and the Royal Canadian Mint. Nominal Specifications. Composition: 75% Copper – 25% Nickel Shape: Circular Edge: Milled Mass: 2.83 grams Diameter: 19.41 millimetres

Are there any rare Australian coins still in circulation?

Rare features and printing errors on some Australian coins that are still in public circulation could make prospective coin collectors a small fortune. There are currently five coins across 20 cent, one dollar and fifty cent denominations that could be worth thousands of dollars. Typo spotted in $50 note, in the video below.

What is the base of a 1966 Australian 20 cent coin?

1966 wavy baseline 20 cent coin. Credit: The Australian Coin Collecting Blog On most Australian 20 cent coins, the base of the number two is a straight line. But in a series of coins released in 1966, the base has a slight curve in the shape of a wave.