Australian coins / Five cents

Australian five cents

The whole series: 56 dated issues, each opening to the document its figure came from, plus 0 branch mint production records.

YearDesignMintageWhat the figure is

2024 An impression of an echidna designed and sculpted by Stuart Devlin New King's Ef 10,000,000 single-source

single-source 10,000,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
10,000,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 2024 \| 10.0 \| RAM

2022 Standard design 49,000,000 single-source

single-source 49,000,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
49,000,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 2022 \| 49.0 \| RAM

2021 Standard design 36,700,000 single-source

single-source 36,700,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
36,700,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 2021 \| 36.7 \| RAM

2020 Standard design 49,900,000 single-source

single-source 49,900,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
49,900,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 2020 \| 49.9 \| RAM

2018 Standard design 25,100,000 single-source

single-source 25,100,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
25,100,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 2018 \| 25.1 \| RAM

2017 Standard design 18,600,000 single-source

single-source 18,600,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
18,600,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 2017 \| 18.6 \| RAM

2016 Standard design 34,400,000 single-source

single-source 34,400,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
34,400,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 2016 \| 34.4 \| RAM

2016 2016 obverse design to celebrate the 50th anniversary of decimal currency 4,800,000 single-source

single-source 4,800,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
4,800,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 2016 \| 4.8 \| RAM

2015 Standard design 21,200,000 single-source

single-source 21,200,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
21,200,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 2015 \| 21.2 \| RAM

2014 Standard design 76,000,000 single-source

single-source 76,000,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
76,000,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 2014 \| 76.0 \| RAM

2013 Standard design 78,700,000 single-source

single-source 78,700,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
78,700,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 2013 \| 78.7 \| RAM

2012 Standard design 68,900,000 report-total-below-website

This coin has a page of its own, because the reports fall short of the published total.

2012 five cents: the full record →

2011 Standard design 44,800,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

2011 five cents: the full record →

2010 Standard design not recorded disputed

This coin has a page of its own, because the sources disagree.

2010 five cents: the full record →

2009 Standard design not recorded disputed

This coin has a page of its own, because the sources disagree.

2009 five cents: the full record →

2008 Standard design 200,200,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

2008 five cents: the full record →

2007 Standard design 59,000,000 different-basis1 variety

This coin has a page of its own, because 1 documented variety.

2007 five cents: the full record →

2006 Standard design 306,500,000 report-total-below-website

This coin has a page of its own, because the reports fall short of the published total.

2006 five cents: the full record →

2005 Standard design 194,300,000 report-total-below-website

This coin has a page of its own, because the reports fall short of the published total.

2005 five cents: the full record →

2004 Standard design not recorded disputed

This coin has a page of its own, because the sources disagree.

2004 five cents: the full record →

2003 Standard design 115,100,000 single-source

single-source 115,100,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
115,100,000	RCM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 2003 \| 115.1 \| RCM

2002 Standard design 148,800,000 single-source

single-source 148,800,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
148,800,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 2002 \| 148.8 \| RAM

2001 Standard design 174,600,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

2001 five cents: the full record →

2000 Standard design 97,400,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

2000 five cents: the full record →

1999 Standard design 179,500,000 report-total-below-website

This coin has a page of its own, because the reports fall short of the published total.

1999 five cents: the full record →

1998 Standard design 88,500,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

1998 five cents: the full record →

1997 Standard design 100,700,000 report-total-below-website

This coin has a page of its own, because the reports fall short of the published total.

1997 five cents: the full record →

1996 Standard design 79,200,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

1996 five cents: the full record →

1995 Standard design 85,000,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

1995 five cents: the full record →

1994 Standard design 146,700,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

1994 five cents: the full record →

1993 Standard design 93,800,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

1993 five cents: the full record →

1992 Standard design 52,600,000 report-total-below-website

This coin has a page of its own, because the reports fall short of the published total.

1992 five cents: the full record →

1991 Standard design 29,900,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

1991 five cents: the full record →

1990 Standard design 33,300,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

1990 five cents: the full record →

1989 Standard design 95,800,000 different-basis1 variety

This coin has a page of its own, because 1 documented variety.

1989 five cents: the full record →

1988 Standard design 103,400,000 report-total-below-website

This coin has a page of its own, because the reports fall short of the published total.

1988 five cents: the full record →

1987 Standard design 73,500,000 single-source

single-source 73,500,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
73,500,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 1987 \| 73.5 \| RAM

1984 Standard design 43,500,000 single-source

single-source 43,500,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
43,500,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 1984 \| 43.5 \| RAM

1983 Standard design 131,600,000 single-source

single-source 131,600,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
131,600,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 1983 \| 131.6 \| RAM

1982 Standard design 139,500,000 single-source

single-source 139,500,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
139,500,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 1982 \| 139.5 \| RAM

1981 Standard design 162,300,000 summed-from-components

This coin has a page of its own, because the figure is summed from components.

1981 five cents: the full record →

1980 Standard design 115,000,000 single-source

single-source 115,000,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
115,000,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 1980 \| 115.0 \| RAM

1979 Standard design 44,500,000 single-source

single-source 44,500,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
44,500,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 1979 \| 44.5 \| RAM

1978 Standard design 25,200,000 single-source

single-source 25,200,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
25,200,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 1978 \| 25.2 \| RAM

1977 Standard design 108,800,000 single-source

single-source 108,800,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
108,800,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 1977 \| 108.8 \| RAM

1976 Standard design 113,200,000 single-source

single-source 113,200,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
113,200,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 1976 \| 113.2 \| RAM

1975 Standard design 44,300,000 single-source

single-source 44,300,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
44,300,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 1975 \| 44.3 \| RAM

1974 Standard design 64,200,000 single-source

single-source 64,200,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
64,200,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 1974 \| 64.2 \| RAM

1973 Standard design 48,800,000 single-source

single-source 48,800,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
48,800,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 1973 \| 48.8 \| RAM

1972 Standard design 8,300,000 single-source1 variety

This coin has a page of its own, because 1 documented variety.

1972 five cents: the full record →

1971 Standard design 39,500,000 single-source

single-source 39,500,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
39,500,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 1971 \| 39.5 \| RAM

1970 Standard design 46,100,000 single-source

single-source 46,100,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
46,100,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 1970 \| 46.1 \| RAM

1969 Standard design 38,200,000 single-source

single-source 38,200,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
38,200,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 1969 \| 38.2 \| RAM

1968 Standard design 67,300,000 single-source

single-source 67,300,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
67,300,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 1968 \| 67.3 \| RAM

1967 Standard design 62,100,000 single-source

single-source 62,100,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
62,100,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: five cents (Mintage Figures) 1967 \| 62.1 \| RAM

1966 Standard design 75,400,000 summed-from-components

This coin has a page of its own, because the figure is summed from components.

1966 five cents: the full record →

Every year above opens to the documents behind its figure. 26 of 56 also have a page of their own, where there was more to say than a row can hold.

Varieties and errors

A variety is a claim about a coin, and claims differ in how well they are evidenced. The grade beside each says what kind of source stands behind it. This catalogue prints no valuations, so nothing here tells you what a variety is worth.

Variety	How you tell it apart	Evidence	Source
1972 five cents (low-mintage key date; not a variety)	Date 1972; source table reports 8.3 million	primary a mint, museum or contemporary document	source
2007 double-obverse / double-headed 5c	Queen obverse on both sides; genuine circulated example has 180-degree upset	scholarly a numismatic society, museum catalogue or archival study	source
1989 5c on 1c planchet	5c design on smaller 1c blank	scholarly a numismatic society, museum catalogue or archival study	source