AUSTRALIA – 5 CENTS – 1996
Offered for sale is an original 1996 Australian 5 Cents coin, part of Australia's modern decimal coinage series.
The coin features the iconic echidna, one of Australia's best-known native animals. The reverse design was created by Australian sculptor Stuart Devlin and has appeared on the Australian 5-cent denomination since decimal currency was introduced in 1966.
Coin Details:
- Country: Australia
- Denomination: 5 Cents
- Year: 1996
- Metal: Cupro-nickel
- Shape: Round
- Type: Decimal circulation coin
- Design: Echidna
- Era: 20th Century
The 1996 Australian 5 Cent is a great example of Australia's distinctive decimal coinage and makes a nice addition to collections of Australian, Commonwealth, wildlife, and world coins.
Condition: Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact grade, surfaces, luster, scratches, and overall condition. The coin shown is the exact coin the buyer will receive.
A fun and affordable piece of modern Australian numismatic history.
