Rare and Valuable Australian 5 Cent Coins
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Regardless of what you’re collecting, one of the easiest ways to find interesting coins for your collection is to look in your change.
But the big question is what coins should I look for in my change?
That’s a personal decision - everyone has different goals for their collection.
So here are some rare and interesting coins to look for in your change.
This video focuses on 5 cent coins.
Rare Coins
If you’re looking for rare coins, then the rarest 5 cent coin in circulation is the 1972 5-cent coin. (There were only 8.3 Million minted, according to the Australian Mint)
That might sound like a lot, but compared to other years, this is a small number for the 5c coin.
Now remember, rarity is not necessarily indicative of how valuable a coin is. But you come across a 1972 5-cent coin, make sure to put it aside.
Special Designs
One thing that makes Australian coins collectible is when they have a special design to commemorate something.
However, the 5 cent coins don’t have their design changed very often, (unlike the higher denomination coins).
But there was a rare exception in 2016, with every coin (5 cent, 10 cent, and so on) getting a unique design on the Heads side.
In 2016, the Mint celebrated the 50th anniversary of Decimal Currency.
Normally it’s the Tails side that gets the special designs, but for this historic occasion, ALL of the circulated coins had a special design on the Heads (obverse) side.
There were coins with the normal Queen design released in 2016 too, so there were 2 different designs for 2016’s 5-cent coin!
Generally the Heads side of the coin is the same for every coin each year, so this was pretty special as far as Australian coins go. Each coin had an extra image from a classic pre-decimal coin.
If you’re collecting 5c coins, this is one of the rare times when there was a special design, so you might want hold onto it for your collection if you find a copy.
Non-circulation years
While rare coins are great, there are a few 5-cent coins which you shouldn’t even see in your change.
In 1985 and 1986, there were no 5 cent coins released into circulation.
Ironically, 1985 is also the year that the Queen’s portrait changed on the Heads side.
The only 5 cent coins created those years were created for Mint-packs (the sets that you can buy with uncirculated copies of all that year’s coins).
So if you find a 5 cent coin in your change from 1985 or 1986, it means that it is an extremely rare coin and was probably removed from one of these sets.
Errors
And finally, there are a few errors that have been found on 5 cent coins.
- Flamingo -
The first error is what has become known as the “Flamingo”. The bottom of the 5 has an extra cud, caused by a damaged stamp, which makes the bottom of the number ‘5’ look like a Flamingo head.
This error has been found on 5 cent coins from multiple years, and seems to be mostly from the early Naugties.
- Missing SD -
The Echidna design by Stuart Devlin had his initials “SD” just under the number 5 (on the tails side).
The second error to look for is on some 2015 5-cent coins - the “SD” is missing. It is very small, so you’ll probably need a magnifying glass to be sure.
- 2-headed coin -
And finally an EXTREMELY rare error in 2007 had some 5-cent coins with 2 Obverse sides. That’s right - it was a 2-headed or 2-face coin.
If you manage to find one of these, KEEP...IT...SAFE - very few have been found.
So in summary, watch out for 5 cent coins from the following years:
1972
1985
1986
The 2016 coin with the special Heads design
and then the 5 cent coins with errors:
- Flamingo
- missing SD and
- and the 2-headed 2007 coin.
Obviously this is only a rough guide, and this list may grow over time.
Happy Hunting
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This is how videos has to be made.. short and crisp for new coin collectors..thanks mate.. appreciated
Thanks for the great feedback Anirudh! Really appreciate it. :)
Found a rare 2007 5c double headed in my change from the local Woolworths. I auctioned it raw and I graded and it sold for $2k. Lesson learnt. It’s estimate grade MS64 and had since been sent to PCGS for official grading. Value will be approx $3.2k-$3.4k
Why would you sell it.
I'd love one of them
LUCKY YOU for finding one , Hope you enjoyed that Cash 👍
@@coinhunter4409 at the time i needed the cash. Wish i still had it though
I was lucky enough to noodle a 2007 double header just recently, such a beautiful coin 😊
Wow James! That's brilliant. Congratulations 😃
thanks for sharing, very interesting will keep an eye out for those Error coins
Great video, thank you for sharing, keep them coming
Thanks Adam!
Adam Provost I’m not on Facebook but I do have a video posted on TH-cam “2007 double sided heads 5 cent coin”
Extremely helpful and knowledgeable video, Mate!
I am a very new collector, aged 1983.
Thanks and regards!
Thanks Jitendra.
Awesome video
Thanks John!
Thanks for sharing this great video with us..but I've 5cent 2008 and 10cent 2010
Fantastic video! Didn't know about the 2015 no sd
Cheers John - it takes a keen eye to spot them, but makes the hunt more fun. 😉
You should release some more videos, they are always very good
I own a PCGS MS 62 , Select Uncirculated , 2007 Double headed 5 Cent , It cost me a decent Vacation to Hawaii lol👍😂 It's Worth every Cent
Wow Harold! Congratulations.
Yes forget Hawaii, Haha. I hope you get another shot at the trip (or another beautiful coin 🤣)
@@AustraliaCoins lol👍😂
How much is the one on 1:01 ?
I have one me self
I have a 1981 5c Australian coin that is a double die..... Could someone help me find out about it..... It's doubled on the queens face and the words....
Gud day sir. I have 2006 5cent australian dollar hw much is worth f i sold it?
Can you do the 20c, 50c, $1, $2 please
Hi, I've found a 2012 5c coin with an inner circle that goes around the queen's head. My other 2012 is regular. Not sure how to attach photo. Your expertise would be appreciated. Thanks.
Joe, feel free to visit Facebook.com/AustraliaCoins and click "send message" to send photos.
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just wondering if the 2014 ANZAC coin is worth anything along with the 2016 kangaroo queen 5 cent piece.
Check the 2014 ANZAC Dollar Coin if it's a mule (extra rim around the Heads Side).
The 2016 five cent you mentioned is the 2016 coin commemorating 50 years of decimal coins, and is low mintage. Definitely a keeper! :)
@@AustraliaCoins Thanks for the advice mate! Just found a second 2016 50 years coin!
I have a 2016 5c Queen facing right with kangaroo in a circle under the queen. Is it worth anything
That's the five cent commemorating 50 years of decimal currency. Definitely a keeper Lorraine - low mintage.
I have a 2007 two sided heads 5c coin found in my change bucket and wish to find out more information about it pls.
Ilamik, it could be worth quite a bit, as this is a rare error. Feel free to message me at Facebook.com/AustraliaCoins for more info.
Australia Coins I have posted a short video on TH-cam “ 2007 double sided heads 5c coin”. I don’t have a Facebook sadly. Thank you
I found a 2009 5 cent coin with a quill reaching the top edge of the coin, do you know if this is common or not.
Jabunn can you send me a photo through Facebook: Facebook.com/AustraliaCoins
@@AustraliaCoins At work at the moment but will send you a photo when I can. I compared it to some other coins and didn't see the same result, the coin in question I had picked up off the ground and only kept it because it looked unusual.
and what about the 1978 5c coin .?. i came across one some years ago that actually had 2 heads on
the reverse side of the coin ( the side where queen Elizabeth's head normally is shown ). one head is
the normal zinc color but the other head showing on the coin is * copper * !! would you have any
indication at all as to how this would have come about or how it managed to find its way into
circulation at all ... and yes the obvious question how much would such a coin be worth ..
depending on its clarity / quality of course .?.i have a picture of it that i can send you showing
both sides of this 1978 5c coin all i would need is an email address to where i could send the aforementioned picture to.
I'd really like to see that coin.
My email is
aussiecoinhunter@gmail.com
I have 5c 1861 but condition wasn’t that good what it’s value??
I don't know what coin you're talking about sorry. The 5 cent Australian coins have only been in production since 1966.
However, for a guide on researching the value of a coin, check here:
value.australiacoins.org/
1985 1986
The least common 5c I have is the 1979 coin
Haha, yes there were quite a few released that year.
Thanks! I have a 2008 5 c piece with a double rim only on the echidna side?? Cheers
I collected all my change for 5 years then went through it all , I had 5 1972 5cents but never had any 1973 , thought this was unusual as I had read the 72 was rare but nothing about the 73 being rare or hard to find
Yes the 1973 had a high mintage, just under 50 million.
Any particular year for the flamingo?
There are many years with the Flamingo Shane :)
hi i have 1 coin 5cent australia ear 1998 how much the value of that coin? i want to sell it im sharon ruhana from phils
Hi Sharon, it's hard to say without seeing the coin (if there is an error).
I found a 2015 missing SD coin but what I really want is a 2007 double Obverse
Hey there - I’ve got the 2016 special design 5c. Is it worth anything?
Depending on the condition.
It's definitely worth more than five cents now though
Coin Hunter it’s surprisingly in immaculate condition 😅. Where do I take it to get it’s value?
@@buknaked . Just look on eBay at the sold ones.
It's not going to make you rich
I have 20 cent coin 1969 and hongkong 1978
I'm from Malaysia..i have 5 cent Queen Elizabeth 1978..
I have a 1972 5c coin. What should I do with it???
Are you collecting coins Callum? If so, how are you storing your coins?
Australia Coins I am collecting coins and have been for about a month, but only store them in a small case as I have nothing else! 😕
I have 2 coin. S ....1967...1981
You know that five cent coin that you said was only 1995 in 1996 well I have a 1994 one of them
It's actually that the 1985 and 1986 5-cent coins were only available in the Mint sets from those years. No 5-cent coins were released into circulation.
For other years, eg 1994, 1995, 1996, there are lots of coins released, so they're common and relatively easy to find.
Check out the Royal Australian Mint's page on 5 cent coins for more info about these years
www.ramint.gov.au/five-cents
Hi i just found a 2014 five cent coin with not the SD at the bottom but only the D....im thinking the s may have dropped off...what do i do
Hi Rashaad - do you mean the 'S' is scratched off? Or is the coin in good condition and the 'S' looks like it was never printed on this coin (eg could be a struck-through error)?
@@AustraliaCoins ...its looks as though the s is like a water mark as apposed to the D which looks as its been welded on
@@AustraliaCoins ....if youre interested....think up a price and lef me know....im not big into error coins....and im not really into sellin g coins either...if you think its worth auite a bit ....but wouldnt want to take any financial risk ....maybe we could sell it and you could take s cut....ive seen quite a lot of flimsy errors ....but i have faith in this one
@@AustraliaCoins the coin is in pretty good condtion....i think i was very l u cky to spot it....its probabably because o have american coins and they are pretty big on mint mark errors
@@AustraliaCoins .....send me your email... contact details and i.ll send you a photo
Rip i got a 5c coin that was made in 1976
I have 1976 10cent 2010 20cent how much rate sir please TQ
I have a 1973 and 2004 what is a value
Marami aq nyan
Saya punya 1koin pecahan 5sen thn 1970
Got one form 1981
I had a $2 coin which was blank on one side. My young daughter found it and spent it at the school canteen. Was I wrong to send her to a nunnery for the rest of her life?
Hahaha. Err, it may be post-mint damage, so the rest of her life could be a bit harsh...
@@AustraliaCoins It was obviously a mint error and was in perfect condition. I've got no idea of the value. Any ideas?
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I have 5 cent 1970
My name is Byron I have come in touch with a 2018 5 cent coin with a large S Small D in almost UNC condition I think it's ultra rare maybe one of a kind, give me a reply back
i hanve coin same like that
Sweet!
I have 5c coin
I have a 1966 coin 😳😳😳
Got 2 cent 1972 Australia ...Is it rare ? Thank You from Canada
3 of them 2 cents Australia
Hi Lindor - The 2 cent coin is not in circulation any more - according to the Mint's website, 1972 was not the rarest of years: www.ramint.gov.au/two-cents
i have coin elizabeth II australia 5c 1966
Same...is it worth any money?
have 1 piece o 5 centf Australian dollar 2008
You forgot the rare sr Charles 1 dollar coin
I have a 1967 5 cent piece. Worth?
Maree, Here is a guide for researching coin values:
value.australiacoins.org/
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Is the 1973 5 cent coin rare or valuable??
Moles, the 1973 5 cent is pretty common.
Apparently some guy sold it for 200 in a good condition
Must have been a proof coin?
I have a 5 cent coin from 1999 and it has a lizard on it
Which country is it from Maryellen?
@@AustraliaCoins Australia
Oof I have a 5 cent coin from 1971
I believed mine is fake...its 1861 i want an explanation thank u
They didn't make 5 cent coins until 1966 in Australia. Are you talking about an Australian 5-cent coin?
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I have a one coin. Can u contact with me
Hello, which coin have you got?
I have2085 coin like to sell
How.mucj than.coins.