Australian 1 Cent (Febrettail Glider)
Country of Origin: Australia
Year of Issue: 1975
Denomination: 1 Cent (0.01 AUD)
Composition: 97% copper, 2.5% zinc, 0.5% tin (Bronze)
Brief Description
A small bronze Australian decimal coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a feathertail glider on the reverse.
Historical Significance
Part of Australia's original decimal currency series introduced in 1966. The 1 cent and 2 cent coins were withdrawn from circulation in early 1992 due to their high production costs and low purchasing power.
Estimated Value
$0.05 - $0.20 USD in circulated condition; $1.00 - $3.00 USD in Uncirculated (MS) condition.
Care Instructions
Do not clean or polish the coin as this removes the original patina and significantly lowers collector value. Store in a PVC-free plastic flip or a dry environment to prevent corrosion.
Mint Mark
None (Royal Australian Mint, Canberra)
Mintage & Rarity
236,900,000; Very common.
Weight & Diameter
2.59g, 17.53mm
Edge
Plain
Apparent Grade
Very Good to Fine. Shows significant wear, loss of detail in the Queen's hair and the glider's fur, and general surface darkening/toning.
Obverse (Front)
Right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (Arnold Machin design). Legend: 'ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1975'.
Reverse (Back)
An image of a Feathertail Glider (Acrobates pygmaeus) with the numeral '1' at the top, designed by Stuart Devlin.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition is the primary factor; because so many were minted, only high-grade Mint State examples carry a significant premium. Metal price (copper value) often exceeds face value.
Similar Coins
Often confused with the Australian 2 cent coin, which is larger and features a frilled-neck lizard.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Counterfeits are extremely rare for this common date; verify the weight (2.59g) and the crispness of the lettering.
Notable Varieties & Errors
No major die varieties typical for 1975, though some collectors look for minor 'clashed die' errors.
Created At: 2026-05-02T04:58:01.716503