Five cent 1991 - Not intended for circulation
The 1991 Royal Australian Mint proof coins set was presented in a clear acrylic case with brown folder used for protection. A very small amount of sets (100 out of 64,522) were packaged with the 1991 Singapore Coin Convention box.
Most years since 1966, the Royal Australian Mint has released a proof set containing proof examples of Australia's circulating coinage. Proof coins have a different and more refined manufacturing process than circulation coins. The dies are polished to give a cameo-like/mirror-like or matte finish.
In 1991, the 50 cents coin original design was replaced with the 25th Anniversary of Decimal Currency one for circulating and proof coins.
In 1991, the Royal Australian Mint produced a complete sterling silver set called masterpieces in a black box for the Jubilee, including the 50 cents 25th Anniversary of Decimal Currency design.
Five cent 1991 value
The value of a Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- PR
- Business strike
| Variety | PR-64 | PR-65 | PR-66 | PR-67 | PR-68 | PR-69 | PR-70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 - Small SD | $11.40 | - | - | - | - | $28.70 | $57.00 |
| 1991 - Silver | - | - | - | - | - | $30.90 | $56.70 |
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Varieties and features
Five cent 1991 - Small SD
Five cent 1991 - Silver
Mintage
- Five cent 1991 - Small SD : 29,889,000 - (64,522 proof)
- Five cent 1991 - Large SD : Included above
- Five cent 1991 - Silver : 24,951
Specifications - Five cent 1991 - Small SD
- Mint: Canberra
- Alloy: 75% copper and 25% nickel
- Weight: 2.83g
- Diameter : 19.4mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Raphael Maklouf, Reverse: Stuart Devlin
- Edge: Milled
Last update : Saturday, May 10, 2025
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