Five cent - 1985 to 1998 - Price Guide
Five cent Australian coins showing an Echidna on reverse were released for the first time in circulation on February 14, 1966. Also called spiny anteaters, echidnas are the only living mammals that lay eggs and live in Australia and New Guinea. The echidnas are named after Echidna, a creature from Greek mythology who was half-woman, half-snake, as the animal was perceived to have qualities of both mammals and reptiles.
In 1985 and 1986, no 5-cent coin were produced for circulation. Click on a coin to view additional values, details and varieties about it.
- MS-60 to MS-65
- MS-66 to MS-70
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-61 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 - High Echidna | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 - Low Echidna | - | - | $1.90 | $2.30 | $3.00 | $9.30 |
| 1988 | - | - | $1.90 | $2.30 | $3.00 | $11.50 |
| 1989 | - | - | $1.90 | $2.30 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| 1990 | - | - | $1.90 | $2.30 | $3.00 | $6.80 |
| 1991 | - | - | $1.90 | $2.30 | $3.00 | $16.50 |
| 1992 | - | - | $1.90 | $2.30 | $3.00 | $4.30 |
| 1993 | - | - | $1.90 | $2.30 | $3.00 | $8.80 |
| 1994 - Small SD | - | - | $1.90 | $2.30 | $3.00 | $21.50 |
| 1994 - Large SD | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 | - | - | $1.90 | $2.30 | $3.00 | $20.50 |
| 1996 | - | - | $1.90 | $2.30 | $3.00 | - |
| 1997 | - | - | $1.90 | $2.30 | $3.00 | - |
| 1998 | - | - | $1.90 | $2.30 | $3.00 | - |
| Variety | MS-66 | MS-67 | MS-68 | MS-69 | MS-70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 - High Echidna | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 - Low Echidna | $12.00 | $14.70 | - | - | - |
| 1988 | $13.70 | $15.90 | $26.60 | $210 | - |
| 1989 | $6.40 | $6.80 | - | - | - |
| 1990 | $10.10 | $13.40 | $20.50 | - | - |
| 1991 | $18.50 | $20.60 | - | - | - |
| 1992 | $8.40 | $12.50 | - | - | - |
| 1993 | $14.50 | $21.80 | - | - | - |
| 1994 - Small SD | $39.90 | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 - Large SD | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 | $21.50 | $22.50 | $38.80 | - | - |
| 1996 | - | $17.50 | - | - | - |
| 1997 | - | $12.30 | $23.80 | - | - |
| 1998 | - | $12.70 | $38.00 | - | - |
You can find the price guide and value of uncirculated and proof 5 cents coins.
View the grading section to identify grades.
