5 Cents (AUD)
Australian 5 Cents (Year of the Volunteer)
Australia · 2001
A small silver-colored coin with a special reverse design celebrating volunteers.
- Country
- Australia
- Year
- 2001
- Denomination
- 5 Cents (AUD)
- Metal
- 75% Copper, 25% Nickel (Cupronickel)
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Overview
A small silver-colored coin with a special reverse design celebrating volunteers.
Historical significance
Issued to commemorate the International Year of the Volunteer in 2001. Though often associated with commemorating individuals, this reverse specifically highlights the abstract concept of communal service.
Obverse (front)
Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. Inscriptions: ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the year 2001.
Reverse (back)
An abstract design of faces and hands symbolizing the spirit of volunteering. Inscriptions: INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE VOLUNTEER and the value 5.
Estimated value
$0.10 - $1.00 USD (Face value in Australia; higher in uncirculated state or if sold to international collectors)
What drives this coin's value
Condition and luster. Because of the high mintage, only high-grade Mint State examples or errors command a premium.
Grade assessment
About Uncirculated; the photos show minor surface marks but strong detail in the design lines.
Mintage & rarity
Common; Approximately 165,000,000 were minted.
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Check for sharp details in the hair of the Queen and the lines of the volunteer faces; ensure the weight and diameter match official specifications.
Notable varieties & errors
None widely recognized as significant beyond standard minor die clashes or mechanical doubling common to the era for this high mintage coin.
Similar coins
Standard 5-cent coins featuring the Echidna reverse. These were issued alongside the standard designs.
Care & preservation
Store in a PVC-free coin flip or capsule; avoid cleaning with abrasives which can damage the high points of the design and the luster.
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