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Five Cent coin 1969

            Summary:

Australia
Five Cent coin 1969
Mint: Royal Australian, Canberra
The Canberra mint struck 38,170,000 five cent pieces in 1969

           Description:

Acupro-nickel coin (19.4 mm diameter) featuring on the obverse adiademed bust of Elizabeth II facing right; around, ELIZABETH IIAUSTRALIA 1969. The reverse features an echidna (also known as a spinyant-eater) seen from below as it rolls into a protective ball. Thedenomination numeral 5 is above the lower half of the animal and theartist's initials SD are below the numeral.

Acquisition Information:

Transfer from Royal Australian Mint, 1976

Discipline:NumismaticsDimensions:19.4 mm (Diameter)Weight:2.816 g (Weight)