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Five cent 1972 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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The 5 cents 1972 is more Valuable than most other years of this denomination because of the relatively low mintage.
Five cent 1972 value
The value of a Five cent 1972 Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- Adjectival
Variety | VG | F | VF | EF | aUNC | UNC | CHU | GEM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1972 - High Echidna | - | - | - | - | - | $31.10 | $50.70 | $97.80 |
1972 - Low Echidna | - | - | - | - | - | $40.60 | $90.90![]() | $125![]() |
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Varieties
High Echidna
High Echidna (small)
Low Echidna
Low Echidna (large)
Mintage
- Five cent 1972 - High Echidna : 8,256,000
- Five cent 1972 - Low Echidna : n/a
Specifications - Five cent 1972 - High Echidna
- Mint: Canberra
- Alloy: 75% copper and 25% nickel
- Weight: 2.83g
- Diameter : 19.4mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Arnold Machin, Reverse: Stuart Devlin
- Edge: Milled
Last update : Saturday, May 10, 2025
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