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Five cent 1981 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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1981 5 cents coins were produced at the Canberra Mint, Llantrisant, and at the Winnipeg Mint (Canada). No distinctive mintmark can be found on coins from Llantrisant, but coins from Winnipeg have wavy hair curls at the back of the Queen's neck. It's easier to identify them on mint state coins.
Five cent 1981 value
The value of a Five cent 1981 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | - | - | - | - | - | €1.40 | €5.40 | €5.60 |
| 1981 - Winnipeg Mint | - | - | - | - | - | - | €25.70 | €159 |
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Mintage
- Five cent 1981 : 162,264,000
- Five cent 1981 - Winnipeg Mint : n/a
Specifications - Five cent 1981
- 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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