Obverse

Reverse

1 Cent (0.01 AUD)

Australian 1 Cent (Febrettail Glider)

Australia · 1975

A small bronze Australian decimal coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a feathertail glider on the reverse.

Country: Australia
Year: 1975
Denomination: 1 Cent (0.01 AUD)
Metal: 97% copper, 2.5% zinc, 0.5% tin (Bronze)

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Overview

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 The 1 cent and 2 cent coins were withdrawn from circulation in early 1992 due to their high production costs and low purchasing power.

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.

Estimated value

$0.05 - $0.20 USD in circulated condition; $1.00 - $3.00 USD in Uncirculated (MS) condition.

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.

Grade assessment

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.

Mintage & rarity

236,900,000; Very common.

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.

Similar coins

Often confused with the Australian 2 cent coin, which is larger and features a frilled-neck lizard.

Care & preservation

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.

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