Coins and Australia - Five cent 1981 - Australian decimal coins price guide and values

Five cent 1981 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values

Five cent 1981 - Australian coin
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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.

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Variety MS-60 MS-61 MS-62 MS-63 MS-64 MS-65
1981 --$2.30$2.70$9.40$9.90
1981 - Winnipeg Mint ------

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
1981 $10.30----
1981 - Winnipeg Mint -----

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.

View the average prices of certified Five cent 1981 sold at auctions »

Mintage

  • Five cent 1981 : 162,264,000 - (86,100 proof)
  • Five cent 1981 - Winnipeg Mint : Included above

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 : Tuesday, December 26, 2023

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