Five cent 1966 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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To replace pre-decimal coins circulating in Australia at the time, Stuart Devlin was chosen to produce designs based on australian wildlife representing the denomination, the new Royal Australian Mint was built in Canberra and opened on February 22. The first official decimal circulating coins were produced at the Canberra, London, Perth and Melbourne mints and were released on February 14, 1966, but with some variances on the reverse from one facility to the other. Read more »
Five cent 1966 value
The value of a Five cent 1966 Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- MS-60 to 65
- MS-66 to 70
- Not for circulation
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-61 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 - Long spine (l) | - | - | $6.50 | $6.50 | $7.60 | $13.20 |
| 1966 - Short spine (c) | - | - | $6.50 | $6.50 | $7.60 | $17.70 |
Mint state (MS) defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.
Values of NBU, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
| Variety | MS-66 | MS-67 | MS-68 | MS-69 | MS-70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 - Long spine (l) | $18.80 | $65.00 | $125 | - | - |
| 1966 - Short spine (c) | $20.60 | $23.40 | $220 | - | - |
Mint state (MS) defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.
Values of NBU, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
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Varieties
Short spine (c)
Long spine (l)
Errors and varieties from the community
| Die errors and varieties | ||
|---|---|---|
| #451 | 5 cents 1966 - Rotated dies | - |
Mintage
- Five cent 1966 - Short spine (c) : 45,384,000
- Five cent 1966 - Long spine (l) : 30,000,000 - (18,110 proof)
Specifications - Five cent 1966 - Short spine (c)
- 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 : Tuesday, December 26, 2023
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